Company Description
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.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Comfortable receiving coaching and feedback from senior staff.
- Demonstrates eagerness to build speed, accuracy, and consistency through repetition.
- Shows curiosity and a desire to grow into line responsibilities over time.
First Cook:
- Minimum 2 years of bakery production experience in a high-volume bakery, hotel, resort, or commercial kitchen.
- Experience producing artisan breads, sourdough products, naturally fermented breads, and laminated doughs.
- Culinary diploma or equivalent training is considered an asset.
- Valid Canadian Food Handler Certification.
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, and bread production.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently during overnight shifts.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to working within a team.
Additional Information
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 $8/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
