Baker, Pâtissier

Work setting

• Bake shop
• In shop

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Prepare special orders
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Baker Trade Certification
• Baker Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Baking or cooking

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Wedding and specialty cakes
• Cake decorating

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities