Pastry Cook at Mystic with Freehand Hospitality
About Freehand Hospitality
Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.
About Mystic
Now open on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen’s Marque district, Mystic explores the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces. Here, Chef Malcolm Campbell, who developed a passion for haute cuisine and refined techniques in Michelin-starred settings, and his team are passionate about showcasing the region’s most exceptional fish, flora and fauna curating an authentic expression of time and place.
Exuding professional grace, expertise and warmth at every opportunity, our team will work together to forge an honest connection between the kitchen and the table. Taking an authentic and elevated approach to hospitality, Front of House staff intuitively adapt to the unique needs of each guest and ensure everybody leaves feeling that their experience was well worth the journey.
Job description:
We are looking for a Pastry Cook at Mystic who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Maurizio’s dining experience fresh and exciting.
What you will be doing as a Pastry Cook:
- Preparing dough, fillings, and other components for baked goods;
- Following recipes and techniques for consistent results;
- Helping to manage inventory and ensure proper storage of ingredients;
- Creating intricate designs for pastries, cakes, and desserts;
- Ensuring all items are prepared and presented to a high standard;
- Such other similar and related duties as required from time to time.
The person we are looking for has:
- Education in pastry is an asset;
- Experience in a professional kitchen or bakery is an asset;
- Basic knowledge of pastry techniques and procedures;
- The ability to work with pastry equipment;
- Understanding of baking times, temperatures and ingredient reactions;
- Highly organized with great attention to detail;
- Ability to stand for long periods of time;
- A flexible schedule and the availability for different days and shifts;
- Food safe certification.
Why join us and what's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive Extended, Health, and Dental benefits
- Access to our gym and fitness facilities
- 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
- 50% Dining Discount at Freehand locations
- RRSP Matching
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
