Baker/Pastry Cook

Want to be part of a fun, fast-paced, dynamic company with a great culture and incredible benefits &
perks? Join us!
**Truffles Catering is in search of a part-time or full-time Baker &
Pastry Cook to join ourpassionate, talented team in our kitchen at Brentwood Bay!**
**What Makes Us a Great Employer? **Here are some of the benefits and perks you can look forward to by joining our Team:
- Locally owned &
operated for 30+ years
- Donation matching
- Annual health &
wellness reimbursement
- Product &
staff discounts to all our brands
- In-house training &
certifications
- Opportunity for growth &
advancement/leadership development
- Refer a friendwe’ll pay you!
- FUN working environment - lots of team engagement initiatives and annual parties
- Respectful &
inclusive culture
-Socially responsible
- Comfortable dress code with uniform allowance
- Free lunches, snacks and treats
As a Truffles Group team member who works more than 25 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months, you will receive an extended health and dental plan, paid volunteer days, anniversary bonus and education &
tuition reimbursement benefits.
**Who is the Truffles Group?**
Locally owned and operated, The Truffles Group has been advancing Vancouver Island’s hospitality, tourism and beverage retail industries for over 30 years. During this time, we have grown from one employee to over 400, and from one brand to six! Our group of companies includes Cascadia Liquor, Flight Cannabis Co., Habitat Café, Heritage Quay Developments, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Truffles Catering.
Guided by our founder’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to business excellence, The Truffles Group continues to push the boundaries of innovation and service to create elevated guest and team member experiences. We continue to grow and build our business responsibly and ethically on a foundation and commitment to our core values:
Quality, Integrity, Community, Growth, and FUN!
**Job Purpose**:
The Baker &
Pastry Cook position leads the line for baked goods, pastries, and quick breads. Bakers report to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine. This position is required to be versatile and responsive to the tasks the team needs in producing the highest quality dishes and service.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Working as part of a close team to create dishes guests will love while delivering consistent, quality service.
- Managing baked goods inventory and developing production schedules.
- Mixing, scaling, and preparing all baked goods orders.
- Being organized and having everything in its place so you can respond to orders in a timely and orderly way.
- Working in a fast-paced environment that is clean, tidy, and safe.
- Shares a deep love of food and the belief in its ability to motivate, inspire, educate and entertain.
- Being part of a team of positive, high achievers who care about their guests and the company they are representing.
- Such other and unrelated duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Employer.
**Education, Skills and Qualifications**:
- 2-3 years of kitchen experience, ideally in a catering and events environment.
- Experience with all kitchen equipment and practices, especially those required for baking and pastry.
- Food Safe certification required.
- Valid Class 5 drivers license (an asset).
- Ability to follow recipes accurately while always keeping quality top of mind.
- Understanding of the quick breads process and yeast leavened products.
- Creative and passion for making new items and flavours.
- Strong organizational skills, work ethic and team player mentality.
**Position Details**:
Permanent, Full-Time &
Part-Time opportunitiesavailable. Flexible and open availability required;
weekend and evening scheduling may be expected.
- The Truffles Group is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out._
**Health &
Safety**
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated (defined as 14 days having elapsed since receipt of a second dose of one of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada and compliance with any other related public health order, recommendations or guidelines respecting vaccination) and show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment and prior to starting work.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood Bay, BC:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location:
One location