Overview

Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
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
Hot
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Bake shop
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Café
Coffee shop
Retail business
Bakery
Urban area
Ranks of chefs
Chef
Pastry chef
Responsibilities
Tasks
Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Bake mixed dough and batters
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Prepare special orders
Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
Operate machinery
Organize and maintain inventory
Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
Take customers' orders
Stock refrigerators and salad bars
Sharpen kitchen knives
Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
Scour pots and pans
Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
Remove kitchen garbage and trash
Portion and wrap foods
Package take-out food
Load buspans and trays
Keep records of the quantities of food used
Handle and store cleaning products
Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
Prepare, heat and finish simple food items




Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
Carrying and replace linen
Place dishes in storage area
Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
~ Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization
Type of production art
~ Product packaging

Food specialties
Breads and rolls
Desserts and pastries
Cake decorating
Stocks, soups and sauces
Meat, poultry and game
Fish and seafood
Bakery goods and desserts
Equipment and machinery experience
Grill
Deep fryer
Conventional oven
Area of work experience
~ Food services

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Bondable
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Rapid-paced workplace
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Work under pressure
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
~ Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Uniform
Tools
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Initiative
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized

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