Pastry Cook

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management