Pastry Cook - Victoria, Canada - Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pastry Cook

Reporting to the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, this leadership role is responsible to assist the Pastry Chef in the creation of breads, doughs, banquet and a-la-carte pastries and desserts for the hotel.

The Assistant Pastry Chef will take responsibility for the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen in the absence of the Pastry Chef.

Morning availability and a reliable transportation method are required for this position, given that the shift starts at 4AM.

Additionally, this position requires Sunday and Monday availability.

Responsibilities:

Actively participate in menu development, quality control and product improvement
Responsible for the daytoday operations of bakery and pastry station.
Review the daily production sheets with the Pastry Chef/Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Prepares and delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards
Liaise with Front of House Manager as needed and answers telephone responding to questions when Pastry Chef/Sous Chef is not available
Actively participates in training of pastry skills to junior staff and apprentices
Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
Keep work station clean and organized including fridge's/freezers, countertops and stove tops
Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
Prepares lists of food products required for station for Pastry Chef/Sous Chef order and approval
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Previous experience in the Pastry and baking required
Leadership experience required
Red Seal Certificate, Journeyman's papers or international equivalent preferred
Diploma/Certification in a Pastry discipline an asset
Computer literate in MS Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel, recently named
the #1 hotel in Canada by Condé Nast, is known as both a luxury destination in Victoria and an amazing place to work In addition to a rewarding career, our team members receive countless perks such as complimentary parking, health benefits, a daily staff meal plan, birthday and Christmas bonuses, staff parties, awards, and more.

If you are interested in joining our team then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
$24.00-$28.50 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: