Pastry Chef - Edmonton, Canada - West Edmonton Mall
Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Production of all the desserts and components for any pastries and desserts for Fantasyland Hotel F&B areas including banquets, L2 Grill, L1 Lounge, Room service or specialty requests for Fantasyland Hotel events, functions, or activities.
- Creation of new desserts and pastries as per company requirements and/or new menu developments or themes, creating standardized recipes and costing on an ongoing basis.
- Control food cost, food waste, tracking inventory.
- Ensuring that all hotel and culinary standards set forth by the Executive chef, with respect to food preparation and service, and proper food handling protocols are met or exceeded.
- Lead by example by being hands on in training and developing the Pastry Cooks within the Hotel's Kitchens department.
- Preparing work schedules, work plans, based on business levels.
- Receiving, storing and preparing any and all pastry food items while cleaning and maintaining all equipment, counter tops, shelves, utensils and reporting any areas and equipment of deficiencies that need fixing/upgrading. Striving to improve on deficiencies to be more effective and efficient as a unit.
- Assisting management team, in overseeing daily operations, and not limited to Pastry kitchen.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Desired Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 (three) years of large production, a la carte, and high quality food service experience with a focus in pastry/baking arts.
- Culinary diploma in pastry arts an asset.
- Canadian Red Seal Journeyman Certification and Food Safe certificate is an asset.
- Strong leadership skills and positive attitude in the workplace with previous supervisory experience in the culinary trade.
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of baking skills, pastry skills, sugar confectionary, chocolate work and food preparation. Knowledge of new trends
- Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and respond effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work well with a team and individually.
Terms of Employment:
- This is a fulltime position that requires flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- This is a salaried position that will depend on experience and qualifications.
- Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Journeyman certification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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