Job Description

POSITION: PASTRY COOK ONE

REPORTS TO: Pastry Chef, Sous Chefs, Executive Chef

What’s in it for you:
Do you have a passion for baking and the creation of truly spectacular desserts, baked goods and pastries? If so, explore what we have to offer!

What your day will look like:
• Prepare all aspects of pastry production for banquets and outlets throughout the hotel, according to hotel standards and sanitation practices.
• Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner with the minimum of wastage possible.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the industry, employees may be required to work varying shifts due to the needs of the business within the hotel.
• Attend all meetings, training sessions, and meetings required.
• In addition, daily cleaning, and inventory of walk-in, storage and refrigerators for stock rotation and cleanliness.
• Ensure all equipment in the work area is properly cleaned.
• Report any equipment in need of repair to the Chef.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, such as VIP parties and special orders.
• Must possess advanced pastry skills to be able to function under own initiative.
• Production of breakfast goods, cakes, pastries, and desserts are all critical to this position.
• The ability to read recipes and follow their instructions is paramount.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.

To note:
• Complete job description will be presented at the time of job offer

ABOUT US

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport are dedicated to providing guests with exceptional quality, service, and value. These guiding principles are evident with every check-in, bed made, or breakfast served. You can see this commitment to quality in the physical properties of the hotels themselves; located in the heart of the city and at Vancouver’s airport, surveying the magnificent natural elements that combine to make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We are proud to be Vancouver built, Vancouver owned, and Vancouver run.

A wall is only as strong as those that build it. Our associates are brought together by the fundamental sense of self-worth they derive from helping others. While each person’s talents are a credit, it is an individual’s commitment to the group effort that creates excellence.

Our foundation is exceptional people, and our passion is supporting them to succeed and exceed. More so than experience or education, it is a unanimous enthusiasm that is most highly valued. For those who work hard and consistently display positive attitude and aptitude, the opportunities for growth are endless.

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel has been notified of imposters using the Hotel name in an attempt to elicit personal information from job seekers. Recent attempts involve fake LinkedIn profiles set up to appear that persons affiliated with the Hotel are seeking applicants to fill positions. These imposters may use InMail, Gmail or some other platform to contact people regarding “open positions” and have even requested banking information from candidates.

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel does not request SIN number, police background checks or banking information from candidates when you apply. We advise you do not ever provide sensitive personal information such as addresses, birthdates, banking or other account information to an unsolicited contact. We further advise you do not open any attachments on e-mails from someone you do not know.

DIVERSITY

Wall Centre Hotels is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wall Centre Hotels, through education, review and engagement is achieving a work environment that is fair and just for all associates and where all associates are valued for the diversity they bring to the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, and age.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Red Seal or comparable certification highly recommended.
• Qualified through minimum of six months Pastry Arts Course.
• A minimum of five years of pastry and baking experience is required.
• Food Safe Level 1 is required.
• Must be available to start work as early as 4 am.
• High school or equivalent education is required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any provincial and federal license Certificates or permits.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed as per hotel standards.

Salary/Wage

$30.70 per hour

Other Perks/Benefits

• Explore Travel Program • Ongoing Associate Appreciation Events • Dental care • Disability Insurance • Employee assistant program • Extended health care • RRSP match • Vision care

Job Application Process

Please send a resume and/or cover letter attention to Human Resources

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