pastry chef

Government of Canada - Western; Smithers; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant culinary environment where your creativity and leadership will shine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and create delicious recipes that delight customers. You'll be responsible for estimating costs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring food meets high-quality standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a culinary role with a focus on pastry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and maintain food cost records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and demonstrate cooking techniques.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits