Job Description

La Saison de Patisserie is a new Vancouver base French patisserie focusing on artisan French pastries, entremets, chocolate and sandwiches. We also serve high quality roasted coffee and premium tea. Our brand is focused on providing an exceptional caf\xc3\xa9 experience and supporting our local communities. La Saison offers its team opportunities to grow within the family-owned company and flexibility to enjoy a positive work/life balance. We\xe2\x80\x99re currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate team members that loves their craft and will carry out our highest-quality pastry product to join our team at 3868 Rupert Street, Vancouver, BC which is currently under construction, opening in October. The ideal candidate is a team player who works well under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced environment. If you are recognized for being team-oriented, motivated, energetic and organized, we invite you to apply. NOTE: Must be a Canadian Resident or be able to work in Canada without visa assistance* Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate pastries, such as cookies, cakes, and other sweets.
• Cook in a professional manner, meeting all quality standards and following recipes precisely.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Work with a minimum of supervision when other team members are not present.
• Follow all health and safety standards when working with food and products.
• Operate equipment safely and accurately.
• Clean equipment properly after use.
• Store products properly.
• Work cooperatively with staff to complete tasks on time and meet their needs.
• Demonstrate good communication skills when working with managers or supervisors.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, and diagram form for specific tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Food Safe Level 1 is required
• Professional pastry school diploma is preferred
• Experience in fast paced patisserie or hotel environment is an asset
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work on seasonal menu
• Ability to be mobile on the kitchen floor for extended periods of time (8 hours)
• Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 50 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and early mornings

Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $18.25 per hour Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5M 2Z3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person