French pastry baker - retail

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Bake shop. 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. Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays. Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. Bake mixed dough and batters. Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food. Prepare special orders. Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff. Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods. Draw up production schedules. Train staff. Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards. Inspect kitchen and food service areas. Operate machinery. Organize and maintain inventory. Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Baker Trade Certification. Food specialties: Breads and rolls. Desserts and pastries. Wedding and specialty cakes. Donuts and muffins. Cake decorating. Chocolate. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Own tools/equipment: Food products. Uniform. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Night. Weekend. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).