pastry chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Mattawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is looking for a Pastry Chef to work on-site in Mattawa. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include estimating food costs, maintaining records, and preparing specialty dishes for events. The position involves working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Experience in preparing bakery goods and desserts.
• Strong ability to estimate costs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity in recipe creation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

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

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Remote location
• Resort
• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Create new recipes
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions

Experience and specialization

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information

• 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