Pastry Cook | Part-Time | Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is reliable, team-oriented, and passionate about food quality and hospitality. They enjoy working in a dynamic environment where every event presents a new opportunity to create an exceptional guest experience. We are looking for a passionate and motivated event Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a cook who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in preparing exceptional food for memorable events. Working alongside an experienced culinary team, you will contribute to a wide range of functions, from large-scale banquets and concerts to elegant weddings, business meetings, and formal galas. As an event Pastry Cook, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences throughout the Complex.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00 - $25.00 CAD.

Benefits for part-time roles: pension matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing pastry and dessert items for catering events, banquets, conferences, concerts, weddings, and restaurant service.
• Producing high-quality pastry according to recipes, portioning standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assisting with buffet service, action stations, and guest-facing culinary presentations when required.
• Portioning, arranging, and garnishing dishes for service.
• Monitoring product quality and ensuring food is prepared and cooked to the highest standards.
• Working collaboratively with the Executive Sous Chef and culinary team to execute successful events.
• Having the capability to work on your own and being able to use your creative influence in the production of desserts.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Reporting equipment maintenance concerns and assisting in maintaining kitchen operations.
• Supporting both catering production and event-based restaurant operations as business needs require.
• Use standard kitchen tools such as broilers, steamers, convection ovens, mixers, meat slicers, chef knives, and others.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of working in dessert production; pastry shop experience is preferred with catering, banquet, and restaurant experience.
• Experience in high-volume establishments is considered an asset.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment, including:Broilers, Steamers,Convection Ovens, Mixers, and Meat Slicers.
• Chef knives and other standard kitchen tools.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event requirements.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Comfortable working in hot kitchen environments during high-volume service periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks throughout shifts.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.