Pastry Cook

• Company: Sodexo Live! - Vancouver Convention Centre
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0C3
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: 1

Sodexo Live! is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to the Vancouver Convention Centre. We have amazing people and are proud to say we love working here! More great news. You also receive:

• Company paid contributions to health and dental benefits (after wait period and qualifying hours)
• Access to the best equipment
• Coaching and training with some of the most experienced Chefs in the industry
• Opportunities for skills and career development
• Competitive pay
• A fresh, clean uniform provided with every shift.

GENERAL RESPONSBILIITES:

We are recruiting a full-time (30 hours per week, depending on event demand), experienced PASTRY COOK. Working in our dedicated state of the art pastry kitchen, the position specifically involves:

• Supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in large-scale production for a variety of events.
• Work independently and without Supervisor to complete the early morning baking of a variety of pastries, muffins, croissants, danish, scones and quick breads for banquet events and retail/café outlets (after training).
• Working comfortably with spiral and planetary mixers; rack ovens, convection ovens and floor model sheeter.
• Using creativity for custom client requests and dietary requirements.
• Using equipment and machinery safely.
• Cleaning all used equipment and workstation.
• Working within safe food preparation standards and procedures.

• Formal Culinary training and Food Safe Certification.
• 2+ years of strong pastry experience working in a large-scale commercial kitchen for high-volume operation such as a high-end hotel or convention centre preferred.
• Strong focus on service excellence and a positive attitude.
• Physically fit to stand for long periods of time and lift 20kg regularly throughout a shift.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a changing environment.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to learn.

• Salary/Wage: Starting at $17.10 per hour plus, depending on experience.

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, preparing first-class food and beverages for our guests is a key part of who we are. If you believe you have the skills, experience and service excellence focus we are looking for, please submit your resume and cover letter to HRLive@vancouverconventioncentre.com. Please note only, short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Post Date: August 2, 2022 Deadline for Application: November 30, 2022