pastry chef

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Urban area. Catering firm.

Ranks of chefs:

Head chef. Pastry chef.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• 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.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Safe Food Handling certificate. Food Safety Certificate.

Food specialties:

Bakery goods and desserts.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.