Recommended by Michelin in its prestigious culinary guide and certified a Great Place to Work®, Wildlight is the Pattison Food Group’s first full-service restaurant, where the spirit of the West Coast inspires everything – from the local and seasonal ingredients on the menu to the relaxed and sophisticated interior featuring the natural elements and textures of Canada’s scenic western shoreline. Join our award-winning chef and outstanding team in providing memorable meals and an exceptional guest experience at Wildlight.

We are hiring for a Pastry Cook, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar at our location in Vancouver, BC near the UBC area.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing various baked goods, cakes, pastries, and desserts according to standard recipe, plating, quality expectations and time standards.
• Portioning, arranging and garnishing food to ensure proper presentation.
• Assisting with storeroom duties as needed, such as receiving orders, rotating stock, and labelling and dating food items that are prepped or opened.
• Maintaining professional communication with front of the house employees to accommodate all guest requests and special dietary needs.
• Observing and testing food to ensure proper quality using methods such as tasting, smelling, or temperature checks.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area and ensuring that equipment in the work area is clean and in proper working condition.
• Operating a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Assisting other cooks during peak periods.

You have:

• A minimum of 1 year of previous experience as a pastry cook in an upscale high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
• A Food Safe Certificate.
• Knowledge in temperature and recipe conversion.
• Proficiency in different cooking methods.
• Ability to work where there is frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high and low temperatures, and humidity.
• Baking experience with breads and cakes (considered an asset).

You are:

• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

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Compensation Details:

$18.00 - $21.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!