JOB DESCRIPTION

The Union Club of British Columbia is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join its culinary team in Victoria, British Columbia.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing, producing and presenting pastry, dessert and baked items for the Club's à la carte dining, banquets, weddings, special events, member functions, breakfast service, afternoon tea and other food service operations.

This is a hands-on culinary position involving pastry and dessert production, production planning, recipe and menu development, quality control, inventory management and coordination of the Club's pastry and dessert program.

DUTIES

- Prepare, bake and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, breakfast pastries and other baked goods for the Club's food service operations.
- Prepare and present plated desserts for à la carte dining, special menus, member functions, banquets, weddings, private events, holidays.
- Ensure pastry and dessert products meet established standards for quality, taste, presentation, portion size, freshness and consistency.
- Work with the Executive Chef to develop and refine the Club's pastry and dessert menus.
- Develop new desserts, pastries and seasonal offerings that complement the Club's culinary program.
- Develop and prepare special pastry and dessert offerings for holidays, themed dinners, member events, weddings and other special occasions.
- Test, document and refine new recipes before introducing them to Club menus.
- Establish and maintain standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation standards for pastry and dessert items.




- Monitor the quality and consistency of pastry and dessert products throughout production and service.
- Monitor ingredient usage, portioning, production levels and food waste.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum three years of professional pastry or baking experience, including experience preparing and producing a variety of pastry, dessert and baked products in a commercial or professional kitchen.
- Experience preparing plated desserts, cakes, breads, breakfast pastries, banquet desserts and specialty pastry items.
- Experience developing or contributing to the development of pastry, dessert or seasonal menu offerings.
- Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry and baking techniques.
- Knowledge of recipe development, portion control, food costing, inventory management and waste reduction.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food storage, allergen management and cross-contamination prevention.
- FOODSAFE certification or equivalent food-safety certification required or must be obtained before commencing employment.
- Culinary or pastry diploma, apprenticeship training, cook's or baker's trade certification, Red Seal certification or equivalent qualified culinary training is an asset.
- Strong organizational, production-planning, communication and time-management skills.




- Ability to work independently and manage competing production requirements in a professional kitchen environment.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and variable shifts according to operational requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Full-time position of 32–40 hours per week.
- Hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and variable shifts according to operational requirements.
- Scheduling flexibility is required to support daily Club operations, member events, banquets, weddings, holiday periods and other special functions.
- The position requires extended periods of standing and regular lifting, bending, reaching and movement within a professional kitchen.
- Work involves the use of commercial ovens, mixers, refrigeration equipment and other professional pastry and kitchen equipment.
- The position may require lifting and carrying ingredients, food products, supplies and equipment associated with normal pastry operations.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, vision, extended healthcare benefits such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic and long-term disability coverage as outlined in the employee healthcare handbook.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé to:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: (phone hidden)

Pay: $28.00-$31.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- Baking: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Chef (Downtown)
🏢 The Union Club of British Columbia
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