Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Chinese
Work setting
- In shop
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
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Prepare special orders
- Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
- Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
- Draw up production schedules
- Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
- Operate machinery
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Experience and specialization
Food specialties
- Breads and rolls
- Desserts and pastries
- Wedding and specialty cakes
- Donuts and muffins
- Cake decorating
- Chocolate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
