Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
ABOUT THE POSITION
Barbarella is looking for a pastry cook to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The pastry cook is responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, food preparation, inventory control, and expert time management. If you enjoy a creative, fast-paced work environment, and love working in a team environment, this is the job for you.
WHO WE ARE
Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of the Italian South & California, we bring the sun-drenched coastal flavours to our Pacific Northwest.
Barbarella reimagines the stylish era of the mid century, circa 1968. Our dishes reimagine the quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients & vernacular.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- Competitive hourly wage
- Gratuities
- Duty meals
- Extended health benefits after 90 days for employees working 28+ hours per week
- 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Create and prepare baked goods and dessert menu items.
- Create costed recipes in accordance with the food cost budget.
- Assist the Pastry Chef with purchases and work schedules.
- Ensure production and the highest calibre of food presentation is achieved.
- Supervise all kitchen staff; allocating tasks so that they will be done efficiently and ensuring all workers are aware of their responsibilities.
- Ensure proper foreseeability within all stations to confirm product is managed properly in order to execute prep procedures and service in a cost and time effective manner.
- Ensure all kitchen items ordered from suppliers are correct and checked for quality as per restaurant’s standards.
- Ensure all inventory of food and equipment is accounted for and secured upon closing of kitchen.
- Provide assistance on line daily if needed.
- Execute ad-hoc duties as required.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent experience through a pastry school.
- Strong organizational and time management skills required.
- Experience working more than one station at a time is preferred but not required.
- Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and customers.
- WHMIS Certification is required but can be obtained once hired.
- Food Safe Certification is required but can be obtained within 30 days of being hired.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
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