Pastry Second Cook — Luxury Hotel Growth & Perks

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Travel discounts

Dry cleaning

Skill development

Health & Wellness committees

DEI Committees

Job summary

Fairmont Royal York in Toronto is seeking a pastry professional to join our luxury kitchen team. The role focuses on crafting high-quality pastries and desserts to uphold the hotel’s standard of excellence.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of CAD 25.20, with a wage increase after six months as per the collective agreement, plus benefits like free meals and travel discounts. A strong path for skill development and career growth is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Pastry experience.
• Valid City of Toronto Food Handler Certificate required.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset.
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standards of quality and presentation in work station as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef on duty.
• Work within the station safely and efficiently per the policies, and procedures & standards of the kitchen.
• Prepare the necessary food items as directed by the Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef following standards in a timely fashion to ensure no interruption to guest service.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Keep workstation clean and organized including fridges/freezers, countertops, and stovetops.
• Ensure station opening and closing procedures are carried out up to standard.
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum to reduce food costs.
• Operate all kitchen equipment following safety standards.
• Ensure all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely following the hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Ensures all ECOSURE standards and processes are followed at all times, including but not limited to filling out daily temperature logs, labeling and dating of items, ensuring food storage areas are cleaned daily, etc.
• Report deficiencies in the kitchen, equipment functionality, and quality of food products to Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef timely.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Pastry Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Fairmont Royal York in Toronto is seeking a pastry professional to join our luxury kitchen team. The role focuses on crafting high-quality pastries and desserts to uphold the hotel’s standard of excellence.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of CAD 25.20, with a wage increase after six months as per the collective agreement, plus benefits like free meals and travel discounts. A strong path for skill development and career growth is emphasized.