pastry chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Brampton is seeking a skilled chef to oversee kitchen operations at a restaurant. The role includes estimating food costs, supervising staff, and preparing meals. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience, particularly with bakery goods. The position demands strong leadership and excellent communication skills, and work must be conducted on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Health benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with bakery goods and desserts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• 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
• 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
• 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

Additional information

• Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available