pastry chef

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated

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
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Schedule staff
• Provide advice in the area of food preparation and storage, and food safety
• Prepare special orders
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Food preparation
• Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees
• Oversee production

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Chocolate
• Cake decorating

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Positive attitude

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits