First Cook - Pastry

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.

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
• Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to maintain high service levels under pressure 

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com