Overnight Baker

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Join a team recognized for excellence, where artisan craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and exceptional guest experiences are at the heart of everything we create. As our Overnight Baker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every morning begins with fresh, handcrafted products that reflect the quality and standards of our award-winning hotel.

Working under our “Make It Count” philosophy, you will produce exceptional baked goods that set the standard for each day’s service while maintaining the highest levels of food safety, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

Positions Available & Starting Rate Per Hour: 

• Third  Cook – $19.83 per hour
• First Cook – $21.82

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.

The position will be discussed during the interview based on skills and qualifications.

Job Duties Include:

• Prepare and bake a variety of artisan breads, rolls, sourdoughs, laminated doughs, and specialty baked goods, completing all stages of production—from mixing and scaling to proofing, baking, and finishing—while ensuring at least 75% of products are made from scratch.
• Execute overnight bakery production according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality standards to support breakfast, banquet, and restaurant operations, while monitoring dough development, fermentation, proofing, and baking for consistent results.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards by following proper food handling, storage, labeling, date coding, FIFO rotation, temperature monitoring, and cleanliness procedures in compliance with hotel and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial bakery equipment including mixers, sheeters, ovens, proofers, blast freezers, fryers, and steamers, while keeping workstations organized, fully stocked, and prepared for a seamless handover to the day shift.
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork by assisting culinary leadership with daily production planning, contributing ideas to enhance recipes and processes, and consistently upholding the hotel’s culinary, grooming, and operational standards.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

Third Cook:

• 6 months to 1 year of kitchen experience preferred, in either a pastry or bakery environment.
• Strong interest in pursuing a Baker Apprenticeship (sponsored program).
• Basic knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations, including culinary fundamentals and baking techniques.
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