pastry chef

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public government entity in Victoria is seeking a skilled chef to oversee kitchen operations in a café and bakery setting. Responsibilities include managing supplies, supervising staff, creating innovative recipes, and ensuring food quality standards. Candidates should hold relevant culinary certifications and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers various benefits including health care and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Cook Trade Certification is mandatory.
• Cook Red Seal Certificate is required.
• Food Safety Certificate is needed.

Responsibilities

• Estimate supplies and food costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff activities.
• Create and instruct on recipes.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College certificate or diploma from a program of 1 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

Work setting

• Café
• Bakery

Ranks of chefs

• Pastry chef

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Experience and specialization

• 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

• 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