pastry maker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hot

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
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• 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
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Provide customer service
• Supervisory Experience

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls
• Desserts and pastries

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Life insurance