Pastry Chef

Employer Name: The Boarding House Cafe (Legal Business Name: NAVKAMAL DHALIWAL)

We’re Vernon’s only board game café, a welcoming space where guests can enjoy great food, quality drinks, and a curated library of board and card games to play during their visit. We serve coffee, tea, snacks, pastries, and sandwiches, all with friendly, attentive service to make every visit a great experience. As we are getting busier, we’re looking for a Pastry Chef to join our team!

Work Location: 3101 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2G9, Canada
Position Title: Pastry Chef

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent 

Estimated Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Position Available: 1  

Wage: $38.50 – $39.50 per hour (Depending on Working Experience) 

Working Hours: 30-40 hours per week 

Benefit: 10 business days of paid vacation or 4 % vacation pay 

Job Duties: 

·         Plan and prepare pastries and desserts suited to a board game café, with portions and presentation that allow guests to enjoy them while playing.

·         Develop and test new pastry recipes and seasonal offerings that complement the café’s coffee, tea, and other drinks.

·         Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and toppings; bake, assemble, and finish pastries for daily café service.

·         Organize the daily pastry production schedule and adjust quantities for expected customer traffic and café events.

·         Check the taste, texture, appearance, and freshness of finished products before they are placed in the display case or served.

·         Instruct and supervise kitchen staff who assist with pastry preparation, baking, and presentation.

·         Estimate ingredient needs, monitor stock, and request pastry supplies while controlling waste.

·         Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety and allergen handling procedures in the pastry preparation area.

Qualifications: 

·         Completion of a culinary arts, baking, or pastry program, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.

·         At least three years of experience preparing pastries and desserts in a commercial kitchen, bakery, café, or restaurant.

·         Experience developing recipes and planning daily pastry production.

·         Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff involved in pastry preparation.

·         Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient handling, food safety, sanitation, and allergen management.

·         Ability to maintain consistent product quality while managing multiple preparation and baking tasks.

·         Ability to communicate in English with kitchen staff and other café team members.

·         FOODSAFE Level 1 certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting work.

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter by E-mail to Navkamal Dhaliwal: jobs.siwon@gmail.com with the subject line of: Full-time Patry Chef Position at The Boarding House Cafe. Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only please.

The Boarding House Cafe hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.