Pastry Cook

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary seeks a Pastry Cook to prepare pâtisserie, chocolates, bread and plated desserts per company standards. You will set up mise-en-place and maintain clean, safe work habits in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 1 year in a high-volume restaurant, Food Safe Level 1, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Calgary-based, local employment eligibility in Canada is required, with weekend and holiday flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification is mandatory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 18 years or older; able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have eligibility to work in Canada.
• Priority given to Tsuut'ina Nation members.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, Patisserie, Chocolates, Bread and Plated dessert production.
• Preparing the mise-en-place and other products as required for service.
• Keeping the workstation clean at all times and adhering to food safety practices.
• Receiving and checking the quality of food items and speaking with Pastry Chef or Sous Chef if there is any discrepancy.
• Labeling, dating, storing and rotating of food products per food safety practices.
• Liaising and communicating with appropriate operational departments.
• Developing strong relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Performing other duties as assigned by managers.

Skills

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional attitude

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

Come... Enjoy... Work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Located on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino is Calgary’s number one entertainment facility. We are looking for talented, energetic and motivated individuals to join our diverse workforce! We offer competitive salaries, benefits and opportunities to grow your career.

Position Overview

In the role of Pastry Cook, reports to Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for preparing the food as per the pre-established company standards along with adhering to the food & work safe policies and procedures. If you have the drive to excel passion for creating exceptional customer service and be a part of the leading gaming, entertainment & hospitality destination in Calgary, we would like to hear from you.

• Preparing, Patisserie, Chocolates, Bread and Plated dessert production.
• Preparing the “mise-en-place” (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces etc) and other products as required for the food service period.
• Keeping the work station clean at all times and adhering to the food & work safe practices.
• Receiving & checking for the quality of food items and speak with Pastry Chef or Sous Chef if there is any discrepancy.
• Labeling, dating, storing and rotating of food products in appropriate storage areas as per the food safe practices.
• Liaising and communicating effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Developing & cultivating strong working relationships with all stakeholders (guests & colleagues alike)
• Performing other duties as assigned or directed by the managers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a high volume restaurant is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous culinary education or apprenticeship would be an asset
• Food Safe level 1 certification is mandatory & a condition for employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Should possess professional attitude, strong interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Must be able to work weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability to follow instructions either written or vocal from the managers.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Work within a 24/7 operation with ability to work flexible hours when required (days, evening, nights, weekends and holidays)
• Must have employment eligibility in Canada.

Priority will be given to Tsuut'ina Nation members.