Pastry Cook

About the Property

This role is with a family-run Relais & Châteaux hotel on Vancouver Island’s West Coast in Tofino, British Columbia. Since opening in 1996, the property has built a reputation for memorable guest experiences, strong leadership, and a team culture centered on service excellence, support, and sustainability.

The Inn offers the chance to grow your culinary career in a highly regarded setting recognized by awards and standards such as Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond, and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

The culinary philosophy is rooted in scratch cooking, seasonal West Coast ingredients, and constant menu innovation. The kitchen environment is fast paced, detail driven, and best suited to someone who enjoys teamwork, learning, and high standards.

Role Overview

As a Pastry Cook, you will support the pastry program at The Pointe Restaurant through hands-on preparation, baking, plating, and presentation of a broad range of desserts and baked goods. You will help maintain top culinary standards while contributing fresh ideas and staying aligned with the restaurant’s quality-focused approach.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, and other baked items according to established recipes and production targets.
• Create finished products that are attractive, consistent, and suited to an elevated dining experience.
• Work to schedule so items are completed accurately and on time.
• Keep the workstation clean, orderly, and compliant with food safety and sanitation expectations.
• Partner with the broader culinary team to develop new pastry items and seasonal menu additions.
• Track baking ingredients and supplies, with attention to freshness and correct storage.
• Support pastry preparation and presentation for events and special functions.
• Stay current on pastry methods and trends and bring new ideas to the menu.
• Handle special guest requests, dietary needs, and menu adjustments as required.
• Maintain records related to food, supplies, and equipment.
• Deliver guest service that aligns with the property’s luxury hospitality standards.
• Work collaboratively while also being capable of handling tasks independently when needed.

Candidate Profile

The ideal person will appreciate the West Coast hospitality style, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in pastry craftsmanship. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications and Experience

• Comfort working in a team-based, learning-oriented environment with a commitment to high hospitality standards.
• Strong guest service ability and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Pastry cook experience or a similar role, supported by a strong portfolio of pastry work.
• At least 1 year of experience in a fine dining environment or a comparable setting.
• Knowledge of baking methods, pastry decoration, and dessert presentation.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy, fast-moving kitchen.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive work style.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to commit to the role for an agreed and mutually understood period of time.
• Culinary school training or a related certification is considered an asset.

Additional Information

The organization states that it values equality and diversity in the workplace and aims to hire based on qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience. Applicants are expected to ensure that the information they provide is accurate. Because application volume is high, direct responses are generally only provided when a resume and interests align with current openings.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $21.00 per hour.

Benefits and Privileges

Team members have access to employment benefits and privileges associated with working at the Inn, alongside the experience of being part of the property.