Pastry Chef

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• French
• Italian cuisine

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Meat, poultry and game

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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