Pastry Chef

Are you a Pastry Chef with passion and ambition? Curious? Perhaps a wee bit obsessive about dessert? Self aware enough to see the humour in it? Stuck in a rut? Ready to learn more? Want a more balanced and healthy lifestyle?  If so, read on!

Our culinary team at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, on the edge of Pacific Rim National Park, is looking for year-round pastry leadership talent. Set amongst old growth Cedars and the rugged shoreline of Vancouver Island in the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah​-nulth people, our natural setting provides an incredible bounty of seasonal ingredients.

Come share your passion with guests from around the world and around the corner.  With the leadership of Executive Chef David Tombs, we’re building a playground for the culinarily adventurous based on mutual respect, inclusion, skills- sharing and growth.  

This is a flexible part-time position, however, if you enjoy wearing multiple hats (baking?), a full-time role could be possible.

Sound like fun?  Read the fine print. You will:

• Collaborate with the Culinary leadership team to plan pastry aspects of menus, including, desserts, breakfast and other baked goods and breads
• Prepare and present desserts on hotel menus according to the resort’s expectations/standards
• Lead and motivate culinary staff by giving active assistance and training
• Participate as a team player to ensure top-quality service, assisting where necessary
• Ensure product and recipe knowledge is thorough and current
• Monitor inventory storage, handling, and usage to maintain freshness and quality (FIFO)
• Abide by Black Rock Resort’s standards for cleanliness, quality, and safe handling practices
• Keep customer service (external and internal) a priority at all times
• Lead by example and enforce proper dress, grooming, and hygiene standards
• Comply with all Black Rock Health & Safety and Security regulations
• Strictly adhere to all Black Rock Oceanfront Resort policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Wage Commensurate to Experience
• Pooled Tip Sharing
• Staff Discounts (40% off food at Currents and Big Beach Lounge, 40% off Spa Services)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance & benefits
• Associate Rates for hotel stays
• Volunteer Support Opportunities
• Team Enrichment Events
• Financial Support for Relevant Education Opportunities
• Low cost On-site Housing (for full-time only), if required and as available
• Inclusive Work Environment

This job description is intended an introduction of the role, rather than a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.