Pastry Chef (Winter 2026-2027)

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing; Blue River; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Subsidized staff accommodation

Fitness center

In-house training programs

Job summary

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is looking for a Seasonal Full-Time Pastry Chef at the Main Lodge Kitchen in Blue River, BC. You will prepare and present all baked goods and desserts while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Culinary Diploma, Food Safe Certification, and supervisory experience. Competitive wages, subsidized housing, and unique opportunities await you in this vibrant ski resort.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in a similar position.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• Must be able to lift moderate weight and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and oversee production of baked goods.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Support training at Albreda Lodge.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Supervisory skills

Education

University or College Diploma in Culinary

Certified Chef designation

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

About The Company

When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health.

Seasonal

About The Company

When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health.

At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidized housing and food services mean that our employees can save money while working in Blue River throughout the year. We offer opportunities for advancement in all departments and ensure that each employee is supported in their effort to provide excellent customer service every day.

Our culture is built on positive attitudes, ambition, and a passion for skiing. Whether you join us for an amazing seasonal experience or join our team in a year-round career capacity, employment at MWHS is the experience of a lifetime.

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.
• Participates in the training and development of employees and provides 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.

The accountabilities listed above are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. 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 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) 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 Of Employment Include

• Gratuities
• Subsidized staff accommodation in private or shared residence
• Fitness center
• Family and friends' discounts
• In-house training and development programs

  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

  We are actively recruiting throughout the season. If this posting is live, we are currently accepting applications.