Pastry Cook

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious yacht club as a Pastry Cook, where you'll create exceptional dessert experiences for members and guests. With responsibilities ranging from menu planning to supervising staff, this role combines creativity and culinary expertise in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Discounted or free food

RRSP match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, and cookies.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Baking techniques

Creativity

Communication

Education

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts

High school diploma or GED

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About Us

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, established in 1903, is a renowned private yacht club located in the heart of Vancouver, BC. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the Club offers world-class dining experiences, outstanding recreational facilities, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Our culinary team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments through exquisite food and delightful presentations.

About Us

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, established in 1903, is a renowned private yacht club located in the heart of Vancouver, BC. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the Club offers world-class dining experiences, outstanding recreational facilities, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Our culinary team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments through exquisite food and delightful presentations.

We are seeking a versatile pastry cook to impress our customers with delicious new pastry creations. As a pastry cook, you will liaise with the executive chef and other chefs to design seasonal menus. Your duties will include overseeing the baking of pastries for confectionery displays, scheduled events, and special requests.

Job Description

To be successful as a pastry cook, you should be able to supervise pastry staff under stressful conditions and also have extensive experience in pastry baking. First-class Pastry Cooks use their natural flair to inspire other chefs and never fail to create impressive confections.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• helping with training, and supervising pastry section staff, as well as adhering to food industry regulations.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
• Preparing work schedules and keeping pastry section records.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  
  

Pay range: $23 - $25 per hour

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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