First Cook – Pastry

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.

Do you have a natural passion and creativity when it comes to baking and pastry arts? Would you like be part of a dynamic and innovative team in one of the largest hotels in Canada? Continue your career in the kitchen and come and work with our committed Chefs and strong Culinary team preparing and serving the finest meals with amazing local ingredients.

Starting Rate: $21.18 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $26.72

Job Duties Include:

• Proficient in artisan breads, quick breads and laminated products
• Prepare daily production of fresh artisan breads, rolls, muffins and all other bakeshop items according to the standard recipes
• Prepare daily production of fresh scones, cakes, cookies, tarts, squares/bars, tempering chocolate for garnish, truffles, and chocolate bars, macarons, and other Pastry shop items according to the standard recipes
• Receiving, and maintaining proper rotation of products in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage using FIFO
• Adhere to and follow ALLSAFE health and safety protocols

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years Baking & Pastry Arts experience
• This position requires experience and passion around baking
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift
• Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers
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