Pastry Cook

Westmont Hospitality Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid vacation

RRSP matching program

Associate recognition events

Job summary

Blau & Associates leads the pastry program behind The Victor, Honey Salt and D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Vancouver, seeking a Pastry Cook to craft desserts and elevated pastries. You will contribute to a memorable hospitality experience across three concepts.

Ideal candidates bring hotel/restaurant experience, a Foodsafe Level 1 certificate, and excellent English. You will thrive in a busy, guest-focused pastry team and maintain high standards of quality.

Qualifications

• Hotel/restaurant/high-volume experience preferred.
• Valid Foodsafe Level 1 certificate.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Solid pastry knowledge and baked goods understanding.
• Strong kitchen equipment knowledge and baking skills.
• Good problem solving, decision making, and customer service.
• Inventory management to minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Scale, mix, and bake scratch cake batters for pastry production.
• Meet production schedules and timelines for pastry needs.
• Assist in assembling and decorating baked goods per Pastry Chef’s directions.
• Maintain sanitation and clean work station; assist kitchen areas.
• Provide exemplary service with professional demeanor.
• Communicate menu changes and ensure guest satisfaction; follow safety guidelines.
• Support Executive Chef as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Education

Foodsafe Level 1

Job description

We’re hiring a talented Pastry Cook to join the pastry team behind The Victor, Honey Salt, and D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Casnio — an exciting opportunity to create memorable desserts and elevated pastry offerings!

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blau & Associates leads the Food & Beverage experience at Parq Casino, including Honey Salt, The Victor, and D/6—each offering a distinct dining experience, united by a commitment to quality, creativity, and exceptional hospitality. From Honey Salt’s warm, neighbourhood-inspired, farm-to-table approach to The Victor’s elevated steak and seafood experience, and D/6’s vibrant, social atmosphere, our menus celebrate locally sourced ingredients, seasonal flavors, and thoughtfully crafted dishes.

At Parq Casino, food is more than nourishment, it’s connection, memory, and experience. As part of the pastry team, you’ll contribute to desserts across all three concepts, creating sweet moments that guests remember long after the last bite!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
• Paid vacation
• RRSP matching program
• Associate recognition events (including an incredible holiday party)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Pastry Cook is primarily responsible for preparing quality pastry items and other baked goods. The Pastry Cook prepares and bakes pastry goods including measuring ingredients, kneading dough, finishing and display of baked pastries. The Pastry Cook will promote the Parq Vancouver facility and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. The Pastry Cook continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pastry Cook is responsible for:

• Scaling, mixing, and baking scratch cake batters for cake and dessert production
• Meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
• Assisting in the assembly and decoration of baked goods in accordance with the Pastry Chef’s directions
• Following established sanitation standards, maintaining a clean work station and assisting with cleaning of the overall kitchen and service areas
• Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary service
• Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriateProtecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor safety and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations
• Ensuring that all property, furnishings, equipment and supplies are used according to proper instructions and intended use
• All duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or their designated representative

QUALIFICATIONS

The Pastry Cook must:

• Have similar experience in an environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
• Have a valid Foodsafe Level 1 certificate.
• Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English.
• Have an solid understanding of different pastries and baked goods
• Exhibit a strong knowledge of professional kitchen equipment, baking skills and practices
• Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
• Manage inventory and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly
• Be able to frequently lift and carry up to 44 pounds

WHAT YOU BRING

• A genuine passion for pastry, baking, and dessert innovation
• Strong technical skills in baking, pastry production, and dessert plating
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute creatively