Pastry Chef (62200)
Reports To: Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the pastry production at Sparkling Hill. This includes the creation, preparation, and presentation of desserts, bread, and pastries. This role requires a high level of creativity, strong leadership skills, and an in-depth knowledge of pastry techniques and trends. The Pastry Chef will collaborate with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of quality and consistency are met while maintaining the profitability of the pastry kitchen.
Job details
- Location: 888 Sparkling Place Vernon, BCV1H 2K7
- Workplace information: On site
- Salary: 57,100 per annum less all deductions required by law, paid bi-weekly. / 30 hours per week
· Benefits: Employer sponsored health benefits in 3 months for full-time employees (includes extended health, prescriptions, dental, life/disability, etc.). After passing three-month probation, discounts/special rates for overnight stays and discounts in the KurSpa, restaurant, and gift shop. Career growth opportunities. Three weeks paid vacation annually. Subjected to the availability, staff housing available on site for $500/month in double rooms, only for the full-time managers working 40 hours per week. This includes utilities, cable TV, wifi.
- Terms of employment:
· Employment conditions: must be available to work flexible hours including morning, Day, Evening, Weekend and holidays.
- Starts as soon as possible
- 2 vacancies
The Pastry Chef responsibilities include:
· Oversee the production of all baked goods, including bread, cakes, cookies, and specialty pastries.
· Maintain inventory and order supplies, ensuring cost control and minimizing waste
· Design and develop innovative dessert menus that reflect the restaurant's style and culinary direction.
· Prepare, present, and store all baked goods and desserts in the Kitchen
· Provide leadership and direction to all employees working in the Pastry Kitchen
· Ensure consistent and high caliber food presentation and quality
· Ensure cleanliness and organization are maintained in the Pastry Kitchen
· Uphold food safety standards
· Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized
· Assist in the ordering and receiving of products related to baked goods and desserts
· Ensure daily specials and menu updates are both cost effective, high quality, and creative
· Participate in production for banquets for both plated service and buffets and a variety of function rooms
· Prepare any cake requests according to guest specifications
· Weekly scheduling of pastry kitchen employees based on business levels
- Demonstrate new techniques and new equipment to pastry section staff
- Supervise activities of department staff, provide instructions and supervision.
- Plan and direct pastry and bakery activities of several restaurants
· Other duties as assigned
Overview
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. The education requirement can be waived with extensive years of industry experience.
Experience: 5 years or more experience in a Pastry Kitchen.
Credentials: Safe Food Handling certificate
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Hot
Experience and specialization:
Food specialties: Bakery goods and desserts, Chocolate, Cake decorating, Wedding and specialty cakes
Additional information
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Handling heavy loads, physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability: Leadership, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Positive attitude, Values and ethics
How to apply
By email: careers@sparklinghill.com
By mail: Sparkling Hill Resort, 888 Sparkling Place, Vernon, BC, V1H 2K7
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter, References attesting experience, Letter of recommendation, Proof of the requested certifications