pastry chef

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Pastry Chef to work in a café or bakery setting. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, estimating food costs, creating recipes, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant culinary certifications and have strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Cook Trade Certification required.
• Cook Red Seal Certificate and Food Safety Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Supervise activities of specialized chefs and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes and instruct cooks in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Café
• Bakery

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
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• 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
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts

Additional information Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program