osition: Pastry Chef (NOC 62200)

Employer: Mount Norquay

Job details

Location: Norquay Road Banff, ABT1L 1B4

Work location: On-site

Salary: 58,500 annually / 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full-time

Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits vacancies1 vacancy

Source: Job Bank

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

Pastry chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

Prepare, bake and decorate a wide variety of pastries, cakes, breads, cookies, tarts, pies, desserts, chocolates and specialty baked goods.

Design, develop and update seasonal dessert menus and specialty pastry items.

Create recipes, standardize production methods, and ensure consistency in taste, quality and presentation.

Plan daily pastry production based on customer demand, reservations, catering events and business forecasts.

Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, icings, creams, custards, mousses, glazes, sauces and decorative garnishes.

Ensure all baked goods and desserts meet Mount Norquay's quality, presentation and portion standards.

Decorate cakes and specialty desserts for weddings, banquets, conferences and special events.

Prepare custom orders while accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies where required.

Maintain consistency in food quality by monitoring recipes, ingredient measurements and baking procedures.

Supervise, train and mentor pastry cooks, kitchen helpers, apprentices and other kitchen staff.





Assign daily tasks and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Coordinate pastry production with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and other kitchen departments.

Assist in planning menus for banquets, conferences, weddings and seasonal events.

Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients, supplies and equipment.

Order baking ingredients and kitchen supplies while maintaining cost control and minimizing waste.

Inspect deliveries to ensure freshness, quality and compliance with purchasing specifications.

Rotate inventory using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures.

Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with monthly inventory counts.

Control food costs by minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization.

Ensure all food preparation complies with Alberta Health Services food safety regulations.

Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary pastry kitchen at all times.

Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, baking equipment and storage areas.

Ensure proper storage, labeling and handling of all food products.

Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and maintain food safety records.

Follow all Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe food handling procedures.

Operate commercial baking equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters and pastry equipment.

Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs when necessary.

Participate in menu tastings and product development meetings.

Assist with budgeting,



menu costing and recipe costing.

Maintain production schedules to ensure timely preparation for restaurant service and special events.

Work efficiently during high-volume service periods while maintaining product quality.

Assist other kitchen departments when operational requirements demand.

Participate in employee training, staff meetings and continuous professional development.

Ensure compliance with company policies, sanitation standards and workplace safety requirements.

Perform opening and closing duties for the pastry kitchen.

Provide exceptional internal customer service by working collaboratively with all departments.

Perform other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the position of Pastry Chef.

Supervision

11-15 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced setting

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Gratuities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen a permanent resident of Canada a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email In person

Norquay Road Banff, ABT1L 1B4Between 01:30 PM and 04:30 PM

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter

📌 Pastry Chef (NOC 62200) - Mount Norquay (Alberta)
🏢 Mount Norquay
📍 Alberta