Pastry Chef

About the Position

The role of Pastry chef with Peake is an exciting opportunity for the right person. They are responsible for operating the pastry section of the kitchen, plan production, and develop seasonal menu items. This position creates high quality pastry items with excellent presentation and assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the pastry division. The pastry chef should know and promote Peake Core Values.

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

Major Responsibilities

• Manages all day-to-day operations of the Pastry division including labour and product cost control
• Prepares all pastry goods including but not limited to: Cakes, breads, pies, cookies, etc.
• Monitors inventory and stock of the division’s ingredients and makes appropriate orders to fill needs
• Guides, motivates, and trains pastry cooks
• Engages in menu creation and development as needed
• Assists the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with the production and fulfillment of orders for events and deliveries
• Attends production meetings as needed

*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
• 5 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.