Job Description
Pastry chef
- 16-160 University Avenue WestWaterloo, ONN2L 3E9
- Salary20.20 hourly40 to 44 hours per Week
- Terms of employment permanent employment full time
- Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, On Call, Overtime, Shift, To be determined, Weekend
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Restaurant
Ranks of chefs
- Chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Cuisine specialties
- South Indian
- Kosher
- Lebanese
- European
- Vegetarian
- International
Food specialties
- Bakery goods and desserts
- Cold kitchen
- Eggs and dairy
- Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
Additional information
Security and safety
- Medical exam
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
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Contact : auntyskitchen123@gmail.com
