Pastry Cook

**Who We Are
- **Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa is a historic Cape Breton Resort and is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Just 2 hours from Sydney, NS and a 5 hour drive from Halifax, the resort has been welcoming guests to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia since July 1940.

**Number of Vacancies
- **1

**Job Type

**Hours of work-** 30 to 40 hours per week. Shifts include: weekends, holidays, morning, afternoon and evenings. Overtime may be required.

**Essential Functions-**
- Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe
- Actively participate in the development and creation of new seasonally inspired dishes.
- Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
- Work with a variety of kitchen equipment. i.e ovens, stand mixers, counter top mixers, torches.
- Ensuring workstation is kept clean and orderly.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers in an English work environment.

**Wage-** $16-$20 per hour, based on experience + tips

**Bonus**:

- An additional bonus of $2 per hour for each hour worked will be provided to all employees after October 31st, 2023 who a) work a minimum of 500 hours for the season between May and October and b) work until at least the first Saturday of September 2023. Returning employees for the 2024 season will be eligible for the same $2 per hour bonus structure for the 2024 season, plus an additional $500 as a returning employee bonus.

**Work location-** 383 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia

**Required Qualifications-**
- Completion of an apprenticeship, college or other program in baking or pastry making, or at least 2 years of pastry cooking experience in a commercial kitchen
- Excellent understanding of various baking and pastry making methods
- Intermediate English proficiency to communication in English work environment
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift supply items

**How to Apply**:

- Please send resumes to hire(at)kelticlodge.ca

Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including individuals from underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location