Cook/Pastry Chef

Job summary

The cook/pastry chef will prepare high-quality meals and pastries while ensuring excellent food presentation for residents. They are also responsible for educating residents and staff on healthy food options and maintaining high culinary standards.

Job details

At Touchmark, the team members who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day, apply now or come see us about joining our team. Casual Baker and Line Cook Are you looking to grow your skill set, create pastries with high-quality ingredients in an environment that lets you have a strong work life balance? This casual position will allow you to showcase your talent! If you’re passionate about being an integral part of a culinary team but wish you could retain more creative freedom, and be home every evening, we’d like to tell you about an exciting opportunity at Touchmark at Wedgewood. Touchmark in Edmonton, Alberta is a leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking candidates with a passion for excellent food and outstanding hospitality to join our team as casual Cook with Baker specialization. At Touchmark, you will have the opportunity to work somewhere that you are proud of. With a mission to enrich people’s lives, which includes both its residents and its employees, Touchmark empowers its staff to not only have a profound impact on seniors, but also to have a healthy work/life balance themselves. You know the impact that a beautifully plated meal made from fresh ingredients has on a dining experience. You will be part of the team responsible for educating residents and team members about healthy food options, getting to know a community of wonderful people, and helping to ensure that we always maintain the Gold Standard in all aspects of cooking, food preparation, and presentation. Requirements: A commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers Experience working as a baker / pastry chef is a significant asset. Post-secondary culinary training is desirable Be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification Be able to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds and stay on your feet for long periods of time Maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with residents, family members, visitors, and team members Be able to provide an acceptable, recent criminal record and vulnerable sector check Benefits: Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 35+ hours per week, which includes: Paid sick leave Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents Education assistance Retirement plan Employee Resource Program

What you’ll do

The cook/pastry chef will prepare high-quality meals and pastries while ensuring excellent food presentation for residents. They are also responsible for educating residents and staff on healthy food options and maintaining high culinary standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in baking or pastry arts and possess a positive, professional attitude. Post-secondary culinary training is preferred, and the ability to lift 30 pounds and obtain First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Education assistance • Retirement plan • Employee resource program

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cooking
• Baking
• Pastry preparation
• Food presentation
• Culinary arts
• Hospitality
• Food safety
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Food Preparation
• Hospitality Service

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Line Cook/Pastry Chef
• Pastry Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks