Pastry Cook

Canvas Restaurant and Market is one of the most popular dining establishments located in the vibrant Lake Nona community. Known for its unique New American cuisine, the restaurant artfully blends Florida's Southern and Latin American influences with seasonally sourced local produce and fresh Atlantic seafood. Canvas offers a dynamic menu serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, complemented by breakfast options available in their market. As part of the prestigious Tavistock Restaurant Collection, Canvas aligns with a national network of diverse culinary concepts, equipping employees with distinctive growth opportunities within an expanding organization. The company prides itself on offering competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and fostering a people-focused culture that values its team members and supports their career journeys.

The Pastry Cook at Canvas Restaurant and Market plays a vital role in delivering exceptional bakery and dessert experiences to guests. This position is centered around preparing a variety of bread and dessert items with an emphasis on quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring consistent guest satisfaction. The Pastry Cook applies precise pastry techniques and recipes to execute items that meet Canvas's high culinary standards while managing time efficiently to fulfill orders promptly. This role requires maintaining a clean, organized workstation and adhering to safety standards, including the proper use of cleaning agents. The Pastry Cook also collaborates closely with the Chef and Manager on duty, responding to directions to maintain smooth kitchen operations. The physical demands of this role include frequent walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting items up to 80 pounds, reflecting the active environment of a busy kitchen. Standing and maintaining high energy throughout 6-8 hour shifts is a must for success in this role. Overall, the Pastry Cook position at Canvas offers a stimulating environment in a respected restaurant, ideal for culinary professionals passionate about baking and desserts, striving for excellence in a fine dining setting. This role provides not only a chance to showcase culinary creativity but also the benefit of working within a supportive and expanding company recognized for its exceptional dining experiences.