Job Description

Company Description

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It\'s the perfect work/life combination.



Do you have a natural passion and creativity when it comes to baking? Would you like be part of a dynamic and innovative team in one of the largest hotels in Canada? Accelerate your career in the kitchen and come and work with our committed Chefs and strong Culinary team preparing and serving the finest pastries & desserts with amazing local ingredients.

We are hiring for the following positions in our Pastries/Bakeshop Opportunities:

• First Cook / Second Cook
• Demi Chef de Partie

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500 - lifetime), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program \xe2\x80\x93 exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Automatically added to our resort\xe2\x80\x99s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Prepare daily production of fresh artisan breads, rolls, muffins and all other bakeshop items according to the standard recipes
• Prepare daily production of fresh scones, cakes, cookies, tarts, squares/bars, according to the standard recipes
• Ensuring quality, and freshness, to all food items being prepped
• Following all standards set in place by the Sous Chef
• Comply with and implement all health and safety, sanitary, and nutrition regulations set in place by Fairmont Banff Springs and by the culinary department
• Adhere to and follow ALLSAFE health and safety protocols
• Train first cooks on station responsibilities and duties \xef\x82\xb7 Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 1-2 years Baking & Pastry Arts experience required preferably in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift
• Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers
• Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to maintain high service levels under pressure

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor\xe2\x80\x99s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow\'s hospitality.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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