Pastry Chef (Winter 2026-2027)

Schweitzer; Blue River; On-site; CAD 38,302 - 50,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Subsidized staff accommodation

Fitness center

Family and friends discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Schweitzer is seeking a Pastry Chef for the Main Lodge Kitchen in Blue River, BC. The role is seasonal, full-time and reports to the Executive Chef. You will oversee production, ensure sanitary and safe food handling, and deliver high-quality baked goods and desserts.

Responsibilities include desserts production, buffet offerings, supervision, and collaboration with Albreda Lodge. Requires health and safety compliance and a culinary credential with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• 2–3 years of pastry experience in a similar role.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with the highest quality of food and service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of pastry work area and equipment.
• Take charge of pastry requirements.
• Provide 3 dessert buffets per week.
• Prepare Bavarian House desserts (special) for 5 to 15 persons.
• Support Albreda Lodge by creating a menu with 7 basic plated desserts plus ice cream & sorbet.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Energetic personality

Punctuality

Education

University or College Diploma in a Culinary field

Certified Chef designation

Job description

Position: Pastry Chef

Location: Main Lodge Kitchen, Blue River, BC

Type: Seasonal, Full-Time

Reports to: Executive Chef

Overview

The Pastry Chef will prepare, present, store, and oversee the production of all baked goods and desserts in the Main Lodge Kitchen. Must work in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with the highest quality of food and service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of pastry work area and equipment.
• Take charge of pastry requirements.
• Provide 3 dessert buffets per week.
• Provide 5 plated desserts, breads, cakes, cookies, truffles, ice cream, petite fours, special diet requests, muffins, and Danishes (biweekly menu).
• Prepare Bavarian House desserts (special) for 5 to 15 persons.
• Support Albreda Lodge by creating a menu (including recipes and visual aids) with 7 basic plated desserts plus ice cream & sorbet.
• Assist with training the Albreda Lodge employee(s) to perfect the desserts on the Albreda menu.
• Support bread baking position (sandwich breads, pretzel buns, cookies for Saddle Mountain Restaurant and Albreda Lodge).
• Follow all health and safety regulations and control all waste.
• Participate in the training and development of employees and provide input for performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
• Communicate all problems and/or ideas to your supervisor.
• Be professional in everything you say and do.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner within company policies.
• All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the company.

Qualifications

• University or College Diploma in a Culinary field preferred.
• Certified Chef designation preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• Two to three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Must be able to frequently bend and kneel, lift moderate weight, and work on feet for an extended period.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Attributes include an energetic personality, punctuality, and good grooming standards.

Benefits

• Gratuities
• Subsidized staff accommodation in private or shared residence
• Fitness center
• Family and friends’ discounts
• In-house training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 30% off retail items in our specialized boutique
• Staff meal plan
• Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper, and Vernon
• Staff rate for on-site massage therapy
• Opportunities to helicopter ski
• Ski passes to Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB
• World Renowned IKON/AMC Ski Pass (conditions apply)
• Guaranteed adventure!

Working Conditions

9 hours per day, 5 days per week. Daily rate includes overtime as per Employment Standards. This position will spend 100% of the time standing. Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water, and exposure to hot temperatures in the kitchen environment. Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly. Manual dexterity is required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Directly Supervises

Assistant Pastry Chef, Baker

Compensation

Starting at $240 per day.