Pastry Cook I - Full Time

Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Deeply committed to sustainability and community
• More than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are women
• Firm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countries
• Passionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity  training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representation
• Industry leading Leadership program and learning program through our Academies
• Great perks - Colleague Travel Discount program, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program, Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program, in addition to an Employee discount card that provides up to 50% discounted rate for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels Worldwide
• Full rate of pay of $30.85/hour following 90 days of service

Pastry Cook I

Elevate the Fairmont Waterfront dining experience with your leadership, creativity, and mastery as a Pastry Cook I, shaping a delectable array of baked goods that define our commitment to exceptional service and unforgettable cuisine

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Ensure daily checks of all mis en place to ensure freshness and quality standards
• Prepare daily production of breads, rolls, muffins and other baked goods according to standard recipes for Banquets, ARC Restaurant & In-Room Dining 
• Inspect product for quality and consistency during and after baking
• Review production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
• Monitor inventory of supplies and order stock based on daily and weekly requirements
• Assist in the Banquet Kitchen as and when needed
• Complete production sheets needed for the daily operation
• Maintain consistency for all breakfast bakeries and pastries 
• Follow Kitchen policies, procedures and service standards including safety and sanitation policies 

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous 2 years' experience in a Bakery required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent  preferred
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline preferred
• BC Food Safe Certification required
• Willingness and ability to work either 11:00 pm-7:00 am shift or 3:00 am-11:30am
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• 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

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

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?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
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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