pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Brampton is seeking a Pastry Chef to supervise kitchen staff, maintain food inventory, and create new recipes. The ideal candidate has a college diploma and experience in bakery goods. Health benefits, including dental and healthcare plans, are offered. This position requires on-site work at a restaurant environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery goods and desserts.
• 1-2 years of work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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 site environment: Non-smoking

Work setting: Restaurant; Bakery

Ranks of chefs: Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available