baker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Bake shop
• Café
• Coffee 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
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Schedule staff
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries
• Donuts and muffins
• Cake decorating
• Chocolate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Food products

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player