Bingemans is one of the Waterloo Region's largest and most dynamic meeting and conference facilities. In addition, Bingemans is one of Southwestern Ontario's largest catering companies for both on and off-site events, with over 70 years of successful event experience. We are Waterloo Region's leader in hospitality providing the very best in family entertainment. With amenities ranging from the Big Splash Water Park, FunWorx Indoor Playland and the Bingemans Camping Resort, we are the ticket for exceptional fun! In the fall, we turn into Canada’s most terrifying haunted attraction- Screampark. In October, the Oktoberfest Kool Haus is home to thousands of guests to celebrate KW Oktoberfest (North America's largest Bavarian festival).

Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences!

Bingemans is looking for a Chef de Partie for our Culinary Pastry department! The pastry chef will prepare and garnish all types of pastries, cakes, pies, muffins, and brioche to Bingemans high standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Menu development in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Following recipe specifications and maintaining top quality/appearance
• Administrative duties including ordering, creating production sheets
• Plating and arranging banquet desserts; setting up attractive buffets
• Enhancing current presentation and selections
• Basic pastry/bread production and portion control
• Ensuring ingredients are rotated, dated, labeled, and handled safely (gloves required)
• Keeping workstations and bakeshop clean, safe, and sanitary
• Coordinating with the catering chef about daily forecasts and functions
• Open communication with other pastry department and kitchen colleagues
• Facilitate training and development of other pastry department colleagues and those willing to learn new skills
• Managing inventory, minimizing waste, and reducing overproduction
• Cross-training and understanding baker’s duties and all pastry equipment
• Reporting equipment issues when observed

Qualifications

• Practical baking component will be required, and is part of the interview process
• Previous experience in a similar role within an equivalent property
• Culinary Apprenticeship or an Interprovincial Red Seal certification or equivalent
• A genuine passion for pastry arts
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and all major holidays

Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.