pastry chef

Overview Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

• Non-smoking

Work setting:

• Bakery

Ranks of chefs:

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks:

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision:

• 11-15 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Cook Trade Certification
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties:

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate

Additional information Security and safety:

• Medical exam
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits:

• Health care plan

Other benefits:

• Other benefits