Overnight Baker - Cook I & III

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Fairmont Hot Springs; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing onsite

One free meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fairmont Banff Springs is seeking an Overnight Baker to craft artisan breads and baked goods, ensuring top quality overnight production. You will follow standardized recipes, monitor fermentation, and maintain strict food safety standards to support breakfast, banquet, and restaurant operations.

Starting rate is $21.82 per hour with increases after six months and at three years to $27.50 per hour. A culinary diploma and Canadian Food Handler certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bakery production experience in a high-volume setting.
• Experience producing artisan breads, sourdough, and laminated doughs.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training is an asset.
• Valid Canadian Food Handler Certification.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, and bread production.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and overnight shifts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake artisan breads, rolls, sourdoughs, laminated doughs, and specialty items from scratch as required.
• Run overnight bakery production according to recipes, schedules, and quality standards to support breakfast, banquet, and restaurant operations.
• Maintain food safety, storage, labeling, FIFO, and temperature controls per hotel and regulatory requirements.
• Operate and maintain commercial bakery equipment including mixers, sheeters, ovens, proofers, blast freezers, fryers, and steamers.
• Assist culinary leadership with daily production planning and contribute ideas to improve recipes and processes.

Skills

Overnight shift experience

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Food safety knowledge

Team-oriented

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent training

Canadian Food Handler Certification

Tools

Commercial bakery equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Join a team recognized for excellence, where artisan craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and exceptional guest experiences are at the heart of everything we create. As our Overnight Baker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every morning begins with fresh, handcrafted products that reflect the quality and standards of our award‑winning hotel.

Working under our “Make It Count” philosophy, you will produce exceptional baked goods that set the standard for each day’s service while maintaining the highest levels of food safety, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

Starting Rate: $21.82 per hour. Hourly rates increase after six months, then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.50.

Job Duties

• Prepare and bake a variety of artisan breads, rolls, sourdoughs, laminated doughs, and specialty baked goods, completing all stages of production—from mixing and scaling to proofing, baking, and finishing—while ensuring at least 75% of products are made from scratch.
• Execute overnight bakery production according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality standards to support breakfast, banquet, and restaurant operations, while monitoring dough development, fermentation, proofing, and baking for consistent results.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards by following proper food handling, storage, labeling, date coding, FIFO rotation, temperature monitoring, and cleanliness procedures in compliance with hotel and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial bakery equipment including mixers, sheeters, ovens, proofers, blast freezers, fryers, and steamers, while keeping workstations organized, fully stocked, and prepared for a seamless handover to the day shift.
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork by assisting culinary leadership with daily production planning, contributing ideas to enhance recipes and processes, and consistently upholding the hotel’s culinary, grooming, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bakery production experience in a high‑volume bakery, hotel, resort, or commercial kitchen.
• Experience producing artisan breads, sourdough products, naturally fermented breads, and laminated doughs.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training is considered an asset.
• Valid Canadian Food Handler Certification.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, and bread production.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high‑quality products.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently during overnight shifts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to working within a team.

Benefits

• 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 such as mental health, orthodontics, fertility drugs and gender affirmation 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 worldwide.
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler.
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses.

Visa Requirements

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

How to Apply

Whether you’re just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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].