Commis Pastry at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Pastry Commis

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts dining experience. Your leadership, creativity and culinary skills as a Pastry Cook will guide the preparation of our Pastry Kitchens wide assortment of delicious baked goods for the enjoyment of our guests.

What is in it for you:

1. Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
2. Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
3. Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
4. Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:             

1. To assist in the preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, dough, sponges, custards, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries.  Able to store and handle all baked goods.
2. Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production.
3. Monitor and maintain sanitation standards.  Monitor and maintain safety standards
4. Completes task as assigned by supervisor
5. Knowledge of custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, and icings.
6. Knowledge of mixing methods; creaming, whipping, folding.
7. Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
8. Basic celebration cake building and icing.
9. Knowledge of various dough.
10. Basic knife skills for chopping, cutting, dicing, etc.
11. Understanding of basic Pastry Kitchen terminology

Your experience and skills include:

1. Adhere to Fairmont Appearance & Grooming Guidelines
2. Two to Four Years of Previous Experience in a Pastry Production Kitchen and/or Restaurant Experience 
3. Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset 
4. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities 
5. Highly responsible & reliable 
6. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment 
7. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 
8. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times