Company Description

At The Rimrock it is our vision is to be the most desired hospitality experience in the Canadian Rockies for guests and employees alike.

We welcome colleagues like an extension of our guests — individuals who travel from around the world to explore the Canadian Rockies. As an employee, you will live and work with a very diverse team in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, creating unforgettable memories on and off duty. Learn more at: https://www.rimrockcareers.com/career-opportunities

Job Description

The Pastry Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Pastry Kitchen. The Pastry Demi Chef is the first point of contact for Pastry Commis Chefs and Pastry Kitchen Interns and supports the Executive Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef and Pastry Chef de Partie with managing the station.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary focus is to prepare and bake breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, scones, and desserts for all F&B operations
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications, following special dietary instructions where required
• Assist in training culinary skills to junior staff
• Help in menu creation
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Clean and maintain station and overall Pastry kitchen through practicing good safety and following all sanitation and food production procedures and codes
• Assist with ordering
• Assist with the enforcement of Health & Safety protocols

Qualifications

• Culinary degree in baking and/or pastry and 2 years of large-volume baking/pastry experience OR 5 years of large-volume baking/pastry experience
• Experience and proficiency in both small and large scale baking operations
• Previous experience in a leadership role in the kitchen
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• High standards for quality and presentation
• Self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria each shift
• Access to Employee Travel Program
• Discounts on hotel Food & Beverage, Spa and Golf Memberships

Inclusion & Diversity

We want every employee to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be themselves at work and in housing. Banff National Park draws individuals from all around the world to visit, work, and live. Our location naturally fosters a diverse workforce and new employees can see themselves represented throughout the hotel, regardless of cultural origin, gender identity, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age. As an organization, we know we can always strive to be better and intentional acts of inclusion are key to achieving our mission.