Seasonal Pastry First Cook

Eldorado Resort; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a stunning lakeside resort as a Pastry Cook! This exciting opportunity allows you to showcase your culinary talents while working under the guidance of an Executive Pastry Chef. You will be responsible for preparing and plating high-quality dishes, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and staff recognition, along with opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about cooking and ready to make your mark, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee discounts on accommodations

Discounted dining at sister properties

Focus on staff recognition and teambuilding

Room for growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a professional kitchen is required.
• Culinary training is preferred but equivalent experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of various areas of preparation in the kitchen.
• Prepare and plate dishes for service, ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary training from a recognized institution

Equivalent experience

Tools

Food safe certificate

Job description

Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, and is currently looking for a Pastry Cook!

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then we want to hear from you! Our beautiful lakeside property offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We offer competitive earnings potential, employee discounts on water sport rentals, discounted food & beverage at all our Argus Properties Ltd. owned restaurants and hotels, fun social events, and great colleagues!

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Resort Executive Pastry Chef, our Pastry First Cook is responsible for the execution of various areas of preparation, prioritizing duties, ensuring cleanliness throughout the kitchen, and maintenance of quality standards. Our culinary employees are expected to prepare and plate dishes for service, observing the Chef’s recipes and pre-determined portion sizes, and work as part of the culinary team to produce high-quality dishes consistently and efficiently.

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Culinary training from a recognized institution preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in a professional kitchen
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must hold a valid food safe certificate
• Must be able to stand for and work on your feet for a full day
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Must be available to work evening shifts, holidays, and weekends (start times will vary based on business volumes and operational demands)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Perks:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining, and marina at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort and Eldorado Marina, and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport, Home2Suites)
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado Resort family!