Pastry Cook

Join the kitchen team of the PeakFine Restaurant and Barrique & Java café at Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Pastry Cook who enjoys baking, takes pride in presentation, and brings a positive attitude to a busy kitchen.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will prepare baked goods and desserts for the resort’s dining outlets, banquets, and special occasions. This is a hands-on cooking position focused on daily preparation, consistent execution, and keeping the pastry section organized and ready for service. You will work closely with the kitchen team to produce fresh, well-presented items that contribute to a memorable dining experience.

Job Duties:

• Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, and other baked goods, along with dessert components such as fillings, creams, sauces, and garnishes.
• Follow established recipes, production lists, and portion standards to maintain consistent flavour, texture, presentation, and quality.
• Organize daily mise en place and coordinate preparation and baking times to meet service and event requirements.
• Plate and finish desserts for restaurant service, and prepare items for banquet buffets and plated functions.
• Prepare and decorate birthday and special occasion cakes according to approved guest requests.
• Follow food safety procedures, including temperature control, safe cooling, allergen handling, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products correctly; monitor freshness and minimize waste.
• Keep workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and storage areas clean and organized; use equipment safely and report maintenance concerns.
• Monitor ingredient levels and assist with stock counts, ordering requests, and receiving pastry supplies as directed.
• Support the kitchen team with related preparation and other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ baking or pastry experience in a professional kitchen requiered
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Working knowledge of basic baking techniques, recipe measurements, and dessert preparation, with attention to detail.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
• Good communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage preparation tasks efficiently and maintain consistent standards during busy periods.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of kitchen work, including standing for extended periods and safely handling ingredients and equipment.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Perks & Benefits:

• Discounted food and spa treatments
• Gift Shop discount
• Deeply discounted room rates available to team members
• Company events
• Monthly employee incentives
• Extended health benefits (dental care, vision care etc.) after 6 months for full-time employees (at least 30 hours weekly)
• Training and development opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Staff Housing is potentially available in shared rooms for full-time employees working 40 hours per week. Please inquire during your interview if interested.

Work Location: In person

Qualified candidates may submit their applications online, incl. a detailed resume, to Mr. Abe Khalil, Executive Chef. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.