Pastry Cook

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Terminal City Club, Vancouver’s Premier Private Members Club. As a ‘Platinum Club of the World’ and Canadian Society of Club Managers ‘2020 Club of the Year’, we create a welcoming atmosphere for our members and guests with the opportunity to forge new business connections, host clients, entertain friends, keep fit and relax.

Our team of service professionals take care of our members and in turn, we take care of our team. For our employees, we thrive in a team oriented, member-first environment, offering competitive wages, extended benefits & pension, Club Fund bonus, staff events, development opportunities, hot meals daily, easy access to transit and more If this sounds like a place you would like to be a part of, this opportunity may be for you.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Adhere to the highest level of quality and service for our members and guests
- Lead in the kitchen and actively participates in the creative and innovative processes of expanding the culture of the culinary team
- Assist in the production and service of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to TCC recipes and standards.
- Promote a productive and disciplined work environment that recognizes the results of teamwork and talent development
- Meet regularly with catering sales and their clients to talk about special requests or wedding cakes
- Maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and organization of the pastry shop along with proper storage and rotation of all food products
- Work closely with the kitchen leadership team in the training of culinary apprentices, takes an active role in mentoring and coaching of the culinary team
- Maintain knowledge and proficiency of current trends and put these ideas into practice, engaging the pastry team to stay on top of new ideas
- Responsible for pastry shop inventory management, productivity and waste minimization
- Prepare a variety of cakes, cookies, breads, pastries, custards, and chocolates
- Set up dessert buffets and plated dessert functions to TCC standards.
- Prepare and handle basic or specialized chocolate work, creative cake decoration and sauces including fruit purees, creams, compotes, and jellies
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, able to work under multiple deadlines in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Maintain food safety standards
- Perform other duties as required

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Diploma or certificate in pastry and baking arts required
- Works well under pressure in a high paced, full-service kitchen environment
- Self-motivated and able to complete tasks in an organized and timely manner with little or no supervision
- Ability to work hospitality schedule (including early mornings/late nights/weekends/holidays)
- 2 or more years’ experience in a similar kitchen environment strongly encouraged
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lb
- Valid food safe certification required

**HOW TO APPLY**

If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; those being considered will be contacted.

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

**Salary**: From $24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations: