Full-Time Pastry Chef

The Journey Club; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching program

Growth & career advancement

Company events and activities

Job summary

The Journey Club in the lakeside community of Westman Village, Mahogany, seeks a Full-Time Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program as part of a dedicated culinary team.

You will craft pastries and plated desserts, adhere to dietary requests, and contribute to menu development while maintaining high standards of presentation and service for residents and special events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Cook with pastry focus.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Diploma in Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules.
• Clear Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and baking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for baking and dessert production.
• Follow established recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Decorate and finish desserts for daily service, special events, and catering functions.
• Prepare plated desserts for resident dining and special functions.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and supplies; place orders when needed.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in pastry areas and around equipment.
• Assist with menu preparation and special dessert production.

Skills

Pastry experience

Baking equipment

Baking techniques

Food Safe Certificate

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Culinary/Baking/Pastry Arts diploma

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Kitchen tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Pastry Chef to join our culinary team at The Journey Club within the beautiful lakeside community of Westman Village in Mahogany.

A Journey Club Pastry Chef works with a kitchen team dedicated to developing and actioning a variety of recipes for our resident base. Our goal is to lead the way in terms of Senior Living culinary arts by consistently diversifying the menu’s provided and adapting to dietary & health requests on an as-needed basis.

Ready to join a team of culinary creatives & take part in bringing excitement to the plates of our Journey Club residents?

A day in the life of a Pastry Chef at the Journey Club:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and baking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for baking and dessert production.
• Follow established recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Decorate and finish desserts for daily service, special events, and catering functions.
• Prepare plated desserts for resident dining and special functions.
• Ensure great presentation by garnishing and plating desserts before service.
• Assist with menu preparation and special event dessert production.
• Support meal preparation and cook duties as required.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the pastry and production areas.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies.
• Place orders and advise management when shortages occur.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with special dietary dessert preparation including diabetic-friendly, texture-modified, and allergen-sensitive options.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Cook with pastry experience.
• Experience using commercial baking equipment and kitchen tools.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, pastry production, and dessert decoration.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Diploma from a Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts program will be an advantage.
• A current and clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

As the benchmark within the Senior Living industry, we are pleased to provide you with the following:

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee matching group RRSP program
• Opportunity for growth & career advancement
• Company events and activities throughout the year
• Employee centric culture

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.