High-End Pastry Connoisseur

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada CMH Heli-Skiing Full time

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Company Name: CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Reports To: Lodge Manager and Culinary Management Team

Location of Work: Various locations in BC (near Golden, Radium, Valemount)

Employee Type: Full-time, seasonal from mid-November to late-April

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

The Pastry Chef is responsible for executing high-quality breads, baking, and desserts throughout the ski program. If you thrive in a small kitchen in a remote setting and love to ski and be in the outdoors, this unique pastry chef opportunity may be for you.

This is a seasonal job opportunity. The CMH winter season runs from mid-November to late April. Daily rate of pay is based on an 11-hour day, worked as a split shift. A typical schedule consists of 2 weeks on and 1 week off. Accommodation is available while on shift, at no extra cost, for staff joining our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Oversee the preparation of all aspects of the pastry program, including breads, baked goods, confections, and desserts.
  2. Review, plan, and coordinate menus with other members of the culinary team.
  3. Complete food orders, inventory controls, and food rotations to minimize wastage.
  4. Ensure the regular cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen area.
  5. Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment and service tools.
  6. Attend all staff and department meetings, as required, and pre-service line-ups.
  7. Respond to special requests and dietary needs in an attentive and effective manner.
  8. Maintain a professional appearance and proper timekeeping.
  9. Perform radio duty, as required, to support field operations.
  10. Willingness to assist other members of the lodge team as needed.
  11. Follow OH&S, food safe, and WHMIS best-practices.
  12. Participate in and provide support, as required, during emergency response situations.
  13. Support guests and employees in the field program as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Diploma or certificate in a culinary program.
  2. Red Seal Chef, or equivalent, preferred.
  3. Food Safe Certification.
  4. 5 years of culinary experience with varied exposure.
  5. 2+ years' experience in menu planning and execution.
  6. Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining, preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities

  1. Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and problem-solving.
  2. Has clear attention-to-detail with a strong work ethic.
  3. Seeks and embraces new processes and ideas to help the company succeed.
  4. Willingness to work long days and flexible to assist in other roles at the lodge, as needed.
  5. Communicates in an effective and timely manner and incorporates diverse viewpoints into communications.
  6. Able to openly receive and act on feedback.
  7. Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
  8. Uses industry and company expertise to advance CMH's goals and values while enhancing the guest experience.
  9. Able to work as a cohesive, high-functioning team to achieve goals.
  10. Inclusive of differences in people and perspectives to best serve employees and guests.
  11. A passion for customer service excellence and providing a high-end guest experience.
  12. Takes pride in hard work, strives for excellence, and anticipates guest needs.
  13. Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with peers.
  14. Able to prioritize tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  15. Trustworthy and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.

Working Conditions

This type of culinary work is challenging and demanding. Successful staff are intrinsically motivated by a passion for food service and creating memorable experiences with our guests.

Working Environment:

  1. This job is in a remote area of British Columbia. Employees are required to find their own way to and from the lodge for work shifts, which includes driving on logging roads.
  2. Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
  3. Manual dexterity to operate common kitchen and office equipment on a constant basis.
  4. Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.

Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of CMH, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the details associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of CMH to be a positive influence on the transformation of our products and associated lines of business.

Compensation

A competitive daily rate will be provided between $305-$330 based on skillset and experience, along with 4% vacation pay and opportunities to heli-ski, as available. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Benefits and Perks:

  1. Medical and dental benefit eligibility after 160 days worked.
  2. Group Savings Plan eligibility after 160 days worked.
  3. Food and accommodation provided while on work shifts.

CMH is an equal opportunity employer

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