Cook 1- Pastry

3 days ago

Halifax, Canada The Westin Nova Scotian Full time

**Pastry 1st Cook
- The Westin Nova Scotian**

Breads, Sweets, Pies - they make people smile. And this is your specialty. Whether you prepare pastry, bread, ice cream - or a centerpiece which wows guests - your contribution is one which adds to the guest dining and/or banquet experience. You are the Pastry Cook/Chef. You bring baked goods to life. The hotel relies on you to produce a superior product and you take pride in making it happen, while working safely and staying within budget, knowing how to skillfully determine exactly how much you need to prepare each day. In the role of Pastry Cook/Chef, you will:

- **Be a Team Player** - The Cooks are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy.
- **Be an Everything Clean and Organized Fanatic** - Professional Cooks know how to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step.
- **Be a Safety & Security Agent** - following your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistant as needed.

**Job Requirements**

At least 3 years of cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred. A certificate in culinary training or apprenticeship as well as in sanitation standards preferred with artistic talent needed. Food Handlers certification required. Physical requirements include the ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. This job must perform medium work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning. The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range. Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises, and to work long hours as is often required. Must be able to multi task, must possess good communication skills; must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

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