First Cook, Pastry (Full -Time)

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of First Cook, Pastry.   

What is in it for you:

• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package
• Full rate of pay of $31.61/hour

Reporting to the Culinary Leadership Team, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Prepare, bake, assemble and present a wide variety of pastry, dessert and bakery items according to hotel recipes and standards
• Organize and prepare mise en place for daily pastry operations, including à la carte service, banquet production, afternoon tea, amenities and other hotel outlets
• Ensure the consistency, quality and presentation of all pastry items produced
• Maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance of all work areas, utensils and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all pastry menu items, daily features and promotions
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Ensure all food items are handled, stored and labeled properly in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Assist with production planning and support the team in meeting operational needs during both regular and high-volume periods
• Support the training and development of junior colleagues when required
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous experience in a professional pastry or culinary environment
• Previous luxury hotel or high-volume pastry kitchen experience an asset
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset
• Diploma/Certification in Pastry Arts or a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Good knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, plated desserts and dessert presentation
• Ability to prepare all required mise en place for different areas of the pastry kitchen
• Ensure quality standards and safety standards are met consistently
• Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on operational needs

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): 

• • Constant standing and walking throughout shift
  • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
  • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.