pastry chef
The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the production of bakery goods and desserts, including frosting and decorating cakes. They manage kitchen staff, plan menus, and maintain records of food costs and inventory.
- On-site
- Vernon, BC
- Posted Aug 16, 2026
- Apply by Sep 15, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Hot Cold/refrigerated Work setting Hotel, motel, resort Responsibilities Tasks Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff Create new recipes Requisition food and kitchen supplies Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff Schedule staff Provide advice in the area of food preparation and storage, and food safety Prepare special orders Organize buffets and banquets Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods Bake mixed dough and batters Food preparation Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees Oversee production Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Safe Food Handling certificate Experience and specialization Food specialties Bakery goods and desserts Chocolate Cake decorating Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Leadership Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Creativity Positive attitude Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Other Benefits On-site housing options Other benefits
What you’ll do
The Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the production of bakery goods and desserts, including frosting and decorating cakes. They manage kitchen staff, plan menus, and maintain records of food costs and inventory.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience and a non-university certificate or diploma in a related field. A Safe Food Handling certificate and a criminal record check are required.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Financial benefits • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance • On-site housing options
Listed skills
- Food safetyPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Cake Decorating
- Menu Planning
- Food Safety
- Staff Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Baking
- Pastry Arts
- Chocolate Work
- Buffet Organization
- Cost Control
- Recipe Creation
- Food Preparation
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level