Original job description
Seasonal
When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health.
At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidized housing and food services mean that our employees can save money while working in Blue River throughout the year. We offer opportunities for advancement in all departments and ensure that each employee is supported in their effort to provide excellent customer service every day.
Whether you join us for an amazing seasonal experience or join our team in a year-round career capacity, employment at MWHS is the experience of a lifetime.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Location: Main Lodge Kitchen, Blue River, BC
Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Executive Chef, Pastry Chef
The Assistant Pastry Chef will aid the Pastry Chef in all preparations of baked goods and desserts. This role is best suited for someone who is not only creative and passionate about their craft, but a self-starter who displays initiative and a curiosity
Responsible for producing breads, doughs, ice cream, pastries, chocolate/sugar work.
Assist Pastry Chef with dessert buffet items and plated desserts.
Continual research, testing, and development of new recipes.
Produce and maintain consistent standards of food quality.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, work area and equipment.
Ensure appropriate safe food handling procedures are in place and followed.
Work in conjunction with Pastry Chef and Baker to plan and execute recipes and dishes consistently throughout the week.
Maintain absolute professionalism when on shift, company property and when in the presence of guests.
The accountabilities listed above are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. Previous experience in both luxury hotel and restaurant environment an asset.
~ Advanced knowledge of traditional and modern pastry techniques.
~ Strong knowledge of Chocolate work, restaurant dessert and design.
~ Ability to listen and follow direction to exact specifications outlined by Pastry Chef
~Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
~ Willing to work a variety of day and weekend shifts.
~ End of season bonus
~ Subsidized staff accommodation in private or shared residence
~ In-house training and development programs
~ Employee Assistance Program
~Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper, and Vernon
~ Staff rate for on-site massage therapy
~ Exposure to cold, heat and hot water and high temperatures a kitchen environment.
Manual dexterity is required to use knives and kitchen appliances.
Compensation: $24.00 per hour
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist the Pastry Chef with preparing breads, doughs, ice cream, pastries, chocolate and sugar work, buffet items, and plated desserts. Develop and test recipes, maintain consistent food quality and kitchen cleanliness, follow safe food handling procedures, and coordinate production with the Pastry Chef and Baker.
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of traditional and modern pastry techniques and strong chocolate, restaurant dessert, and dessert design skills are sought; luxury hotel or restaurant experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to follow the Pastry Chef’s directions precisely and hold Food Safe Certification and WHMIS training, and must be willing to work varied day and weekend shifts.
Skills
- Baking
- Pastry Preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Bread and Dough Production
- Ice Cream Production
- Chocolate Work
- Sugar Work
- Recipe Development
- Food Quality Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Following Directions
- Creativity
- Initiative
- Food Safety
- WHMIS
Benefits
- End-of-Season Bonus
- Subsidized Staff Accommodation
- Subsidized Food Services
- In-House Training and Development Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Hotel Rates
- Discounted On-Site Massage Therapy
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Pastry
- Baking
- Breads
- Doughs
- Ice Cream
- Pastries
- Chocolate Work
- Sugar Work
- Dessert Buffets
- Plated Desserts
- Recipe Research
- Recipe Testing
- Recipe Development
- Food Quality
- Kitchen Cleanliness
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safe Certification
- WHMIS
- Luxury Hotels
- Restaurants
- Traditional Pastry Techniques
- Modern Pastry Techniques
- Dessert Design
- Guest Service
