pastry chef

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff.
• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders.
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Food Safety Certificate.

Food specialties:

• Bakery goods and desserts.
• Eggs and dairy.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.