pastry chef

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• 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
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• International

Type of operation

• Baking or cooking

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Eggs and dairy
• Chocolate

Area of work experience

• Manager

Area of specialization

• Kitchen

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program