Pastry Chef

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ability to legally work in Canada. We will not sponsor visas for this position.
2. At least one year of experience working in a classical artisanal Pâtisserie.
3. Expertise in HACCP, food safety & clean work environment (preference for those with HACCP & other certifications).

Good to have but not required:

1. Advanced degree or DEP in Pâtisserie.
2. Experience in artisanal pastry shops.
3. Conversational fluency in both French.

Responsibilities:

Daily Baking (not more than 5 days per week).

About the Pâtisserie:

Ranked Patissiere of the year, 2024 by the prestigious SCCPQ, Pâtisserie Hélène des Îles is the oldest, top rated and most celebrated artisanal Pâtisserie in the Les Iles de la Madeleine archipelago. Founded nearly 20 years ago as the first classic French-inspired Pâtisserie in les Iles de la Madeleine, Pâtisserie Hélène des Îles has remained a boutique artisanal business while growing substantially. We have a small kitchen and produce small quantities of baked goods, always made by hand, always fresh every day, and always with the absolute best quality ingredients.

Pâtisserie Hélène des Îles was founded by Hélène Arseneau, a graduate of ITHQ in Montreal and a classically trained French-style pastry chef with experience working in both France and Canada. She loves helping, teaching and managing the staff, and strives to create a warm, family-like atmosphere in the kitchen. She rewards creativity and initiative, and believes her most important skill as proprietor and manager is listening to her hard-working team. Hélène was awarded the prestigious Patissiere of the year award in 2024 by the SCCPQ.

What we’re looking for:

Pâtisserie Hélène des Îles is hiring a skilled and experienced pastry chef. The individual we will choose for this position will have a precise attention to detail and curiosity. They’ll have the energy to keep long hours and a passion for patisserie. They should be excited to break new ground with new recipes, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Compensation:

Hourly compensation of $25.00 per hour.

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Contract Duration: 6 months

Planned Hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Food at Reduced or Free
• On-site Parking
• Casual Dress

Language Requirements: French (Mandatory)

Job Location: In-person