Commissary/The Fog Company Pastry Cook

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.

Our Commissary kitchen supports the dining operations at Muir and specializes in creating seamless culinary experiences for meetings, events, private gatherings, as well as the district’s restaurants. With a focus on high-quality, customized catering, Commissary ensures that each meal complements the unique nature of every event it serves. From elegant dinners to casual corporate meetings, the team provides thoughtful hospitality and expertly crafted menus to elevate every occasion.

We are looking for a Seasonal Pastry cooks.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

The person we are looking for has:

• Experience in a professional kitchen or bakery
• Education in pastry 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.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• A flexible schedule and the availability for different days and shifts.
• Food safe certification

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive wage

• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
• Freehand Hospitality 50% discounts
• Reimbursement on monthly bus pass

A member of The Armour Group, 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!