pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare specialty foods and manage kitchen tasks. Responsibilities include estimating costs, maintaining records, and creating new recipes. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and required certifications in food safety. This position mandates on-site work with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in pastry or culinary field.
• Capability to prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques to the staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

WHMIS Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Bakery
• Fast food

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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