About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Food Safety Certificate. 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. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Bondable. Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to distinguish between colours. 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. 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. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. To be determined. Weekend.