pastry chef

4 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Java Blend Coffee Full time

Overview
Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

  • Café

Responsibilities
Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Estimate labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Create new recipes
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • 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
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Safe Food Handling certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Food specialties

  • Bakery goods and desserts
  • Eggs and dairy
  • Stocks, soups and sauces

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits
Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

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