About the Position

The role of Part-Time Pastry Chef with Peake is an exciting opportunity for the right person. This position supports the operation of the pastry section of the kitchen by assisting with daily production and preparation of high-quality pastry items. The role focuses on executing recipes, maintaining excellent presentation standards, and contributing to the smooth operation of the pastry division.

This position works under the guidance of the Pastry Chef and assists with production needs for service, events, and seasonal menu items as required. The Part-Time Pastry Chef also plays an important role in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and the overall upkeep of the pastry area.

The successful candidate is expected to understand and promote Peake Core Values while contributing as a reliable and collaborative member of the pastry team.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and production of pastry items including cakes, breads, pies, cookies, and other baked goods as required
• Supports daily production needs to ensure timely completion of orders for service, events, and deliveries
• Helps maintain consistency and quality standards across all pastry items
• Assists with prep work for the pastry department
• Follows recipes and production guidelines established by the Lead Pastry Chef
• Supports inventory management by properly storing, rotating, and tracking ingredients
• Communicates any low stock or quality concerns to the Pastry Chef
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety standards
• Assists with packaging and plating of pastry items for service and functions
• Works collaboratively with the pastry team to ensure smooth daily operations

*Tasks outside of those outlined in the job description may be required during times of increased demand*

Requirements

• This role requires early morning starts from 4:30AM
• 3 years pastry experience
• Food Safe Certification
• Catering experience an asset

Ongoing Expectations and Physical/Mental Demands

• This role will require lifting of supplies, equipment, and product
• This position requires long periods of standing and moving
• Frequent interruptions from other team members while multitasking daily duties
• Immediate environment will frequently be noisy and busy
• Ongoing exposure to normal kitchen hazards (ovens, sharp objects, slippery surfaces)
• Frequent tight deadlines

About Peake

Peake is an industry-leading, full-service catering company that has been creating delicious moments in Vancouver for over 30 years. From large plated dinners to casual cocktail receptions and elegant weddings, Peake’s exceptional team of event professionals make it their mission to deliver great memories and extraordinary food to all our clients and guests. As an ever-expanding company we are always looking for opportunities to grow our business as well as our family of staff.

Peake offers competitive pay and great perks like free lunch every day, staff parties, an awesome team recognition program, and maintains a collaborative, respectful, fun work environment. We take pride in everything we do and are looking for committed individuals who share our core values and vision. Our commitment to excellence, environmentalism, and inclusivity, as well as our phenomenal reputation and accommodating, personable service and hospitality is what sets us apart as one of Vancouver’s foremost caterers. We hope you will consider joining us as we work to deliver more great services and delicious moments across this great city.

Core Values

• Driven – compelled to accomplish goals through hard work and ambition
• Sincere – acting with honesty and integrity
• Humorous – we make each other laugh
• Thoughtful Acts – showing consideration for the needs of others
• Creative Solutions – imaginative and original ideas in the production of artistic work