Work for one of Canada’s most unique destinations and check off a bucket list job. Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing is a full service wilderness lodge guiding our guests through unparalleled winter and summer experiences. Immerse into a world class lodging experience and outdoor adventures, exploring seasonal or long-term employment opportunities with a family size company highly committed to putting its employees first. Join a team of professional individuals with a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences and an enthusiasm for outdoor recreation.

As a Pastry Cook at Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing you will work under the direction of the Head Chef creating spectacular high-end desserts, pastries, baked goods and cakes for our international heliski clientele. This position has a wide scope of culinary duties throughout its working day and offers a diverse experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Subsidised, modern shared townhouse-style accommodation with beautiful mountain views
• Complimentary transfers at the start and end of season
• Three meals per day served in employee cafeteria
• Employee use of our spa facilities and a 24-hour access to our full gym, based on availability
• Free use of sports equipment: skates, x-country skis, snowshoes, and watercrafts during summer
• Discounts on branded outdoor clothing: Arcteryx, Icebreaker and more
• Employee events
• Be part of a fun and welcoming diverse team from all over the world
• Put money aside for your travel plans and at the same time experience the amazing Canadian wilderness

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen, liaising with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure a successful working environment and a high quality of food production.
• Creates high-end desserts, pastries, baked goods and cakes by following a set recipe.
• Create, test and evaluate existing and new recipes in accordance with the Head Chef’s vision.
• Ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation of all desserts and all other production items.
• Prepare dishes for our guests with food allergies or intolerances and handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail with regards to product presentation and design.
• Ensures adherence to all culinary standards set out by Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing.
• Ensures proper handling of all food products, including reducing waste.
• Ensures a great guest experience is created by their work within the culinary team.
• Maintains set standards around Health & Safety.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Completion of a designated culinary school.
• Minimum of 2-4 years work experience baking, pastry and dessert making work experience.
• Has knowledge of how to work with sugar, chocolate, cakes, pastries, finishing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of various doughs, sweet and savory.
• Unimpaired perception of color, taste, and other sensory elements necessary to critique food properly.
• Has knowledge of commercial equipment.
• Must possess strong verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills and be a team player.
• Responsible, dependable and available to work all shifts including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have good time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Must be self-disciplined with a sincere desire to produce outstanding food products.
• Previous experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment.
• Holding BC Food Safe Level 1.
• Being able to take feedback and collaborate with the team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Will be required to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift up to 70lbs.

Visa Requirements:

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Note: Due to the nature of our business all members of the team may be required to take on additional responsibilities at times to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

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