Job Description

We are looking for a creative and professional Pastry Chef to join our amazing Kitchen Brigade!

Some of Edmonton's best Chef's call the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton their culinary home! Our Stages Kitchen & Bar, Mayfield Dinner Theatre and our extensive Banquet and Conference facilities make up the food and beverage operations in the hotel.

For the sixth year in a row,

Hilton

has been recognized for it's exceptional workplace culture and named as one of the World's Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine. Hilton ranked #3 on the list of the top 25 companies and remained the only hospitality company on the list. Hilton Team Members attribute the Company's culture, benefits and inclusive environment as it's foundation to being a great place to work.

Each year we survey Team Members what excites them the most about working at Hilton so we can build on the positive aspects of their experiences at work. Here's what they have said:

The people I work with

Opportunities to grow my career

Pride in the brand

Connections with guests and customers

Meaningful and fun work

Special and Unique benefits

Let's start with some of the

GREAT

benefits!

Benefits:

2 Complimentary Tickets + 4 Discounted Mayfield Dinner Theatre Tickets

50% Discount in Stages Restaurant & Bar

Extensive Hilton Discounted Room Rates around the world!

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, EFAP

Basic Purpose:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef will lead the Pastry team to contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high quality pastry products in accordance with the standards of DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton for Stages Kitchen & Bar, the Mayfield Dinner Theatre and our banquet service.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations such as cake design and decorating, confectionery training (chocolate and sugar), artisan-style baking and showpiece making. There is also a focus on culinary fundamentals, international and specialty baking, baking for alternative diets, business, customer service, and showpiece making.

They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.

Major Responsibilities and Duties (to fulfill major purpose):

Meets and exceeds customer and team member expectations by providing superior service and teamwork Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget Performs other duties as required to provide superior service and teamwork Works out on floor for special events; carving meats for customers, working pasta and omelet stations Maintains cleanliness and stocking of coolers and storage areas Prepares food with necessary approvals according to policy Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles and other equipment and utensils Adheres to hotel policies and procedures Attends work on time as scheduled Follows hotel grooming and dress standards Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and unusual matters of significance Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate At all times projects a favorable image of SILVERBIRCH HOTELS & RESORTS Hospitality to the public

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes.

Energetic and flexible; able to work under pressure Self motivated, creative, capable of working in a team environment Demonstrate positive leadership potential Must be able to work mornings and weekends Excellent communication and organizational skills Excellent guest, customer and employee relations skills Must have reliable transportation due to early morning shifts

Working Conditions:

The environment can be hot and humid, using ovens, stoves, knives, and other bakery equipment, and often requires standing for long periods of time. Moving and bending. Early mornings, weekends and holiday hours as required. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, standing, sitting, or walking for an extended period of time

Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements)

Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role Great attention to detail and creativity Organizational and time management skills Willingness to replenish professional knowledge In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.) Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field Minimum 2-3 years' experience Food Safe Certificate credentials required
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee (SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts). The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Are you a Journeyman Baker or have a Diploma in Baking? Are you available to start at 6 am? Have you worked in a high volume pastry kitchen before? What are your strongest pastry skills?
Experience:

Pastry or Baking: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person