Job Description
Elevate Your Culinary Journey With Explore Edmonton!
The Edmonton Convention Centre is looking for a Pastry Demi Chef to join our Pastry Team! This role will assist the Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie in creating a smooth day-to-day operation of the pastry kitchen. Outstanding planning, preparation, and presentation of the pastry food within their team will be of the utmost importance.
The Edmonton Convention Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions. If you thrive on being among exciting action and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place!
What we offer to enhance your experience:
A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
Guidance from Red Seal and Award-winning chefs who will serve as your mentors
Opportunities to take the lead and mentor aspiring culinary talent
Exciting career growth prospects that sizzle
Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Preparing and baking bread, baked goods, pies, cakes, tarts, French pastries, and desserts
Feeling, tasting, and examining the appearances of food prepared and cooked by pastry staff
Ensuring the correct and timely distribution of food and products to the required location under the direction of Chef de Partie and Executive Pastry Chef
Communicate with the Executive Pastry Chef regarding production schedules
Ensure proper stock rotation in all areas of the kitchen and minimize waste, best practices for FIFO
Manage food quality and productivity by keeping detailed records under the supervision and direction of the Chef de Partie and Executive Pastry Chef
Ensure the mise en place is ready for the next day according to expectations and demands
Maintain a clean workstation in adherence with AHS standards
The successful candidate will have:
Post-secondary education, with a degree in culinary or hospitality management, preferred
1-2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or banquet operation
Food Safety Certificate
Red Seal Certificate
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment while standing for extended periods
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 24 kilograms
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to assess operations, prioritize and multitask multiple services and timelines.
About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact on the visitor economy.
Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both strive to be among North America’s top-performing venues, achieving this vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors yearly.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported daily.
Ready to take your culinary journey to the next level? We invite you to apply! Please submit your interest no later than March 9, 2026.
The Edmonton Convention Centre is looking for a Pastry Demi Chef to join our Pastry Team! This role will assist the Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie in creating a smooth day-to-day operation of the pastry kitchen. Outstanding planning, preparation, and presentation of the pastry food within their team will be of the utmost importance.
The Edmonton Convention Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions. If you thrive on being among exciting action and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place!
What we offer to enhance your experience:
A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
Guidance from Red Seal and Award-winning chefs who will serve as your mentors
Opportunities to take the lead and mentor aspiring culinary talent
Exciting career growth prospects that sizzle
Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Preparing and baking bread, baked goods, pies, cakes, tarts, French pastries, and desserts
Feeling, tasting, and examining the appearances of food prepared and cooked by pastry staff
Ensuring the correct and timely distribution of food and products to the required location under the direction of Chef de Partie and Executive Pastry Chef
Communicate with the Executive Pastry Chef regarding production schedules
Ensure proper stock rotation in all areas of the kitchen and minimize waste, best practices for FIFO
Manage food quality and productivity by keeping detailed records under the supervision and direction of the Chef de Partie and Executive Pastry Chef
Ensure the mise en place is ready for the next day according to expectations and demands
Maintain a clean workstation in adherence with AHS standards
The successful candidate will have:
Post-secondary education, with a degree in culinary or hospitality management, preferred
1-2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or banquet operation
Food Safety Certificate
Red Seal Certificate
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment while standing for extended periods
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 24 kilograms
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to assess operations, prioritize and multitask multiple services and timelines.
About Us
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact on the visitor economy.
Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both strive to be among North America’s top-performing venues, achieving this vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors yearly.
Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported daily.
Ready to take your culinary journey to the next level? We invite you to apply! Please submit your interest no later than March 9, 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Pastry Demi Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
