pastry chef

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Bistro
• Café
• Bakery

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• 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
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Cuisine specialties

• French
• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• European
• Brazilian
• Portuguese

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 38 to 40 hours per week