Seasonal Pastry Cook - Eataly Downtown

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Each Eataly location has its own character and theme, but all share the aim of letting guests eat authentic Italian food, shop high‑quality Italian, local and homemade products, and learn through classes and product knowledge.

About the role

A Pastry Cook transforms high‑quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes. Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts.
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
• Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a pastry preparation position.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a post‑secondary culinary arts training program preferred.
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert well‑paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting.
• Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment.

Pay

This position pays a base rate of $17 – $20 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more

Schedule

Flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends; seasonal role starting as soon as possible and ending late January.