First Cook - Pastry

Fairmont; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Complimentary meals

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Travel discounts

Room-rate discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking an experienced pastry professional to join the culinary team in Banff National Park. You will develop pastries and desserts, following Fairmont standards and collaborating with top chefs to deliver high-quality presentations.

The role requires 3-4 years in baking/pastry, experience in a luxury hotel, and the ability to work holidays, weekends, overnights, and non-day shifts. A Red Seal or equivalent is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years baking/pastry experience in high volume production and ala carte plated desserts.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset.
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent considered an asset.
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production sheets with Pastry Chef and prepare items per standards to ensure uninterrupted guest service.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and standards.
• Understand and apply Baker’s Percentages.
• Knowledge of mixing techniques for sponges, breads, mousses, etc.
• Ensure station opening/closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Cover basic station operations in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Baking

Pastry

High-volume production

Team collaboration

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Journeyman equivalent

Job description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

Come join the culinary team at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Develop your culinary skills with some of Fairmont’s most talented chefs, while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies.

Pay Rate: $22.70/hr

Job Duties Include:

• Review the daily production sheets with the Pastry Chef/Chef de Partie and prepare the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Understand and work by Baker’s Percentages
• Knowledge of mixing techniques for sponges, breads, mousses, etc.
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Assumes responsibility for the basic operations of his/her station for short periods when required in the absence of the Chef De Partie or Demi - CDP

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years baking/pastry experience in high volume production and ala carte plated desserts
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent considered an asset
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Additional Information

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affimation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.