Second Cook - Pastry

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledges, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The Opportunity The Kitchen at Banff Centre is looking for a Second Cook - Pastry, to assist in preparing desserts and pastry items for our dining outlets , conveniently located just steps from the Centre's performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces and boasting an incomparable view of the picturesque Bow Valley. Our Kitchen Team are creative and inspired professionals, sharing their passion for great food and presentation perfection. Calm and composed while working in a fast-paced environment, the Second Cook - Pastry, works to prepare exceptional and memorable food experiences. Roles And Responsibilities Prepare and assist in the Pastry kitchen; ensuring the work station and equipment are organized, clean, and sanitary and that all health and safety standards are followed during all stages of food preparation Communicate effectively with the supervisor to check number of guests, mise en place lists, function sheets and any special dietary needs items to be cooked Transfer food items from the fridge and/or freezer to work stations and ensure that left-over food is stored properly Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers to the highest standards Qualification and Educational Requirements 2 years’ of culinary experience within a high volume restaurant or hotel Experience in pastry, fine dining, buffet and large volume cooking Some post-secondary education is required, ideally working towards the completion of a Journeyman Cook’s certificate or Red Seal Able to take direction, and give direction, in English Employment Terms & Benefits In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period. This position pays $20.74 per hour, working up to 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule. Benefits of working at Banff Centre are: Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff! Application Process We are accepting applications for the Second Cook position until a suitable candidate has been found. Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Commitment to Diversity Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply. Privacy Statement Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). 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The Second Cook - Pastry prepares and assists in the Pastry kitchen, ensuring cleanliness and organization while following health and safety standards. They communicate effectively with supervisors regarding guest needs and food preparation requirements.

Candidates should have 2 years of culinary experience in high-volume settings and some post-secondary education, ideally working towards a Journeyman Cook’s certificate or Red Seal. They must be able to take and give direction in English.

• Employee Assistance Program • Professional Development • Staff Cafeteria and Restaurant Discounts • Onsite Fitness Facility at a Discounted Rate

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Culinary Experience
• Pastry
• Fine Dining
• Buffet Cooking
• Large Volume Cooking
• Food Preparation
• Health and Safety Standards
• Communication
• Organization
• Sanitation

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Creative & Media

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

13 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level