pastry chef

BjornBar Bakery; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BjornBar Bakery in Coquitlam is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to oversee kitchen operations, create new recipes, and train staff in baking techniques. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills. Join our team in a fast-paced and dynamic bakery environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certificates for food safety.
• Experience in baking or working in a bakery setting needed.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate food supply costs, maintain inventory records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train new hires.
• Prepare and cook specialty dishes and manage menu planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bistro
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Tasks

• 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
• 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

• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• French
• Canadian
• Bakery goods and desserts

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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