Pastry Chef

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work setting**:

- Restaurant
- Urban area
**Ranks of chefs**:

- Pastry chef
**Tasks**:

- Create new recipes
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- 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
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
**Cuisine specialties**:

- Italian cuisine
**Food specialties**:

- Bakery goods and desserts
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week