Viennoisserie & Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef / Viennoiserie Baker

Ottawa, ON (
CA$21–$26/hour (based on experience and fit)
Full-Time | Permanent | Early Morning Schedule (typically starting between 4:00–5:00 AM)
Immediate Start Preferred

Create Products People Come Back For.

Onua Bakery & Café is growing.

We are looking for a talented Pastry Chef / Viennoiserie Baker who is passionate about pastry, laminated doughs, quality ingredients, and creating beautiful products at scale.

Our menu includes croissants, pastries, cakes, cookies, specialty desserts, and evolving seasonal products inspired by artisan and African bakery traditions.

We’re looking for someone who wants more than production—we want someone who wants to contribute ideas and help build.

What You’ll Do

• Produce croissants, laminated doughs, danishes, pastries, cakes, cookies, and desserts
• Execute mixing, sheeting, laminating, proofing, baking, and finishing
• Support product development and seasonal launches
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards
• Organize production and prep schedules
• Maintain inventory and ingredient organization
• Support and train junior team members

Must Have

• 2+ years pastry, viennoiserie, or bakery production experience
• Experience working with laminated doughs or pastry production
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable in fast-paced production environments
• Positive and collaborative attitude

Strong Assets

• Experience in artisan bakeries
• Experience with croissants and viennoiserie
• Cake production and finishing
• Product development experience
• French language skills

You’ll Thrive Here If You

✓ You love pastry and craftsmanship
✓ You care about presentation and quality
✓ You enjoy early mornings
✓ You bring positive energy to the team
✓ You want to contribute ideas

This Role May Not Be the Best Fit If

✗ You prefer only decorating and finishing work
✗ You dislike production environments
✗ You prefer repetitive work only

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee discounts
• Work clothing provided
• Ongoing training
• Opportunity to influence products and menu development

Application Process

Please send:

• Resume
• Availability
• Optional: portfolio, Instagram, or photos of your work

Email: info@onuabakery.com

Subject:
Pastry Chef – [Your Name]

Selected candidates will complete:

• Introductory interview
• Practical trial

Immediate availability preferred.

Pay: $21.00-$26.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• How many years of professional experience do you have producing viennoiserie (croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, etc.) in a commercial bakery or pastry kitchen?
• Can you describe your process for laminating croissant dough, including the number of folds you typically use and how you manage butter temperature during lamination?
• What are the most common causes of poor croissant structure (for example butter leaking, uneven honeycomb crumb, or dense layers), and how do you correct these issues?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, and are you comfortable working early production shifts in a bakery environment?

Work Location: In person