Pastry Chef

Calgary-Flames-Limited-Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking pass when working

Growth and development

Service and recognition awards

Be part of events and games

Free meal per shift

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is hiring a Pastry Cook to support daily pastry and dessert production for the Saddleroom Grill. You will assist with food preparations, maintain safety standards, and contribute to weekly menu changes alongside award-winning chefs.

A free meal is provided with each shift. The ideal candidate has 5+ years pastry experience in a restaurant or hotel, plus formal culinary training and food-safety credentials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant or hotel pastry experience.
• 3-5 Years Hotel/Restaurant experience as a 1st cook or completion of a culinary apprenticeship program, with all round knowledge of the kitchen operation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary Education Trade papers.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate.
• Valid Alberta Basic Food Safety Certification.
• Related work experience.
• High attention to detail and strong ability to maintain an organized kitchen.
• A positive attitude and eye for detail and appearance

Responsibilities

• Daily Baking, Pastry, Preparation in the saddleroom grill
• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, sauces, pastries, bread, ice cream and other desserts.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chefs, and the executive chef
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef
• Attend any buffets, events when necessary
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Pastry experience

Kitchen operations

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Education/Trade papers

Job description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract! Join us to be part of the last year at the Saddledome and be part of transition to Scotia Place!

What We Offer

• Parking pass when working;
• Opportunity for growth and development;
• Service and recognition awards;
• Be a part of your favorite sporting and entertainment events in the city.

THE POSITION

The Pastry Cook is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the kitchen team including food preparations for the Saddleroom Grill. The role requires a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and protocols as this role will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment. The Pastry cook will have the ability to put help with menu development as the menu changes every week. This is an opportunity to work with award winning chefs with Michelin star experience with a frequently changing menu. Free meal every shift included.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Daily Baking, Pastry, Preparation in the saddleroom grill
• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, sauces, pastries, bread, ice cream and other desserts.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories;
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols;
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chefs, and the executive chef;
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef;
• Attend any buffets, events when necessary
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices;
• Other duties as assigned.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal candidate will have the following background:

• 5+ years restaurant or hotel pastry experience required;
• 3-5 Years Hotel/Restaurant experience as a 1st cook or completion of a culinary apprenticeship program, with all round knowledge of the kitchen operation;
• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Culinary Education Trade papers;
• Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate;
• Valid Alberta Basic Food Safety Certification;
• Related work experience;
• High attention to detail and strong ability to maintain an organized kitchen;
• A positive attitude and eye for detail and appearance

Please note, this position is based on the event schedule in a fast paced environment, with emphasis on evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.Shift lengths vary, and require flexible working times.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.