Pastry Chef

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- 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
**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
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Cook Red Seal Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
**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
**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
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Uniform
- Internet access
- Equipment
**Screening questions**:

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
**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