Pastry Cook at The Commissary Kitchen 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 The Commissary Kitchen
The Commissary Kitchen is the central culinary hub for Freehand Hospitality, supporting a dynamic portfolio of restaurants and event spaces across Queen’s Marque. From house-baked breads and fine pastries to bespoke canapés and large-scale catering, the Commissary team delivers consistency, quality, and craft at scale. In addition to preparing baked goods and desserts for all Freehand restaurants, the kitchen also collaborates closely with Freehand Catering and the team at Muir Hotel to create seamless, elevated culinary experiences for events of all kinds.
Job description:
We are looking for a Pastry Cook at The Commissary Kitchen 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.
