Cook/Pastry Chef

Touchmark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Employee Resource Program

Job summary

Touchmark in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a Casual Baker with Baker specialization to join our culinary team. This role focuses on pastry creation using high-quality ingredients while maintaining a balanced work life.

You will work alongside a supportive team to contribute to meals and pastries, help educate residents on healthy options, and uphold Touchmark's Gold Standard in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a baker or pastry chef is a significant asset.
• Post-secondary culinary training is desirable.
• Be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with residents and team members.
• Provide a recent criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries and meals using high-quality ingredients.
• Work as part of a culinary team to maintain high hospitality standards.
• Educate residents about healthy food options and engage with the community.

Skills

Baking

Teamwork

Hospitality

Physical stamina

Positive attitude

Education

Post-secondary culinary training

Job description

At Touchmark, the team members who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills.

In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day.

Casual Baker and Line Cook

Are you looking to grow your skill set, create pastries with high-quality ingredients in an environment that lets you have a strong work life balance? This casual position will allow you to showcase your talent!

If you’re passionate about being an integral part of a culinary team but wish you could retain more creative freedom, and be home every evening, we’d like to tell you about an exciting opportunity at Touchmark at Wedgewood.

Touchmark in Edmonton, Alberta is a leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking candidates with a passion for excellent food and outstanding hospitality to join our team as casual Cook with Baker specialization.

At Touchmark, you will have the opportunity to work somewhere that you are proud of. With a mission to enrich people’s lives, which includes both its residents and its employees, Touchmark empowers its staff to not only have a profound impact on seniors, but also to have a healthy work/life balance themselves.

You know the impact that a beautifully plated meal made from fresh ingredients has on a dining experience. You will be part of the team responsible for educating residents and team members about healthy food options, getting to know a community of wonderful people, and helping to ensure that we always maintain the Gold Standard in all aspects of cooking, food preparation, and presentation.

Requirements

• A commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
• Experience working as a baker / pastry chef is a significant asset.
• Post-secondary culinary training is desirable
• Be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Be able to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds and stay on your feet for long periods of time
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with residents, family members, visitors, and team members
• Be able to provide an acceptable, recent criminal record and vulnerable sector check

Benefits

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 35+ hours per week, which includes:

• Paid sick leave
• Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Retirement plan
• Employee Resource Program