pastry chef

Government of Canada - Central; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ottawa seeks an experienced chef to estimate supplies, create recipes, and train staff in a busy bakery setting. Candidates must have a trades certificate, at least 5 years of experience, and certifications in safe food handling and food safety. The position requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, with work done on-site only.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience.
• Safe Food Handling certificate required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Create new recipes.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Leading/instructing individuals.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

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

• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Create new recipes
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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