About the Company:

When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health.

At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidized housing and food services mean that our employees can save money while working in Blue River throughout the year.  We offer opportunities for advancement in all departments and ensure that each employee is supported in their effort to provide excellent customer service every day.

Our culture is built on positive attitudes, ambition, and a passion for skiing.  Whether you join us for an amazing seasonal experience or join our team in a year-round career capacity, employment at MWHS is the experience of a lifetime.

Position: Pastry Chef

Location: Main Lodge Kitchen, Blue River, BC

Type: Seasonal, Full-Time                    

Reports to: Executive Chef

Overview:

The Pastry Chef will prepare, present, store, and oversee the production of all baked goods and desserts in the Main Lodge Kitchen. Must work in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to sanitary and safe food handling guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guests with the highest quality of food and service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of pastry work area and equipment.
• Take charge of pastry requirements.
• Provide 3 dessert buffets per week.
• Provide 5 plated desserts, breads, cakes, cookies, truffles, ice cream, petite fours, special diet requests, muffins, and Danishes (biweekly menu).
• Prepare Bavarian House desserts (special) for 5 to 15 persons.
• Support Albreda Lodge by creating a menu (including recipes and visual aids) with 7 basic plated desserts plus ice cream & sorbet.
• Assist with training the Albreda Lodge Employee(s) to perfect the desserts on the Albreda menu.
• Support bread baking position (sandwich breads, pretzel buns, cookies for Saddle Mountain Restaurant and Albreda Lodge).
• Follow all health and safety regulations and control all waste.
• Participates in the training and development of employees and provides input for performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
• Communicate all problems and / or ideas to your supervisor.
• Be professional in everything you say and do.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner within company policies.

The accountabilities listed above are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position.  All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the company.

Qualifications:

• University or College Diploma in a Culinary field preferred.​
• Certified Chef designation preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) required.
• Two to three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Must be able to frequently bend and kneel, lift moderate weight, and work on feet for an extended period.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Attributes include an energetic personality, punctuality, and good grooming standards.

Benefits of Employment Include:

• Gratuities
• Subsidized staff accommodation in private or shared residence
• Fitness center
• Family and friends’ discounts
• In-house training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 30% off retail items in our specialized boutique
• Staff meal plan
• Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper, and Vernon
• Staff rate for on-site massage therapy
• Opportunities to helicopter ski
• Ski passes to Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB
• World Renowned IKON/AMC Ski Pass (conditions apply)
• Guaranteed adventure!

Working Conditions:

• 9 hours per day, 5 days per week. Daily rate includes overtime as per Employment Standards
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water, and exposure to hot temperatures in the kitchen environment
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Manual dexterity is required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Directly Supervises: Assistant Pastry Chef, Baker

Compensation: starting at $240 per day

We are actively recruiting throughout the season. If this posting is live, we are currently accepting applications.