chef pâtissier

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Catering firm
• Bistro
• Café
• Bakery

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• French
• German cuisine
• Greek
• Hungarian
• Italian cuisine
• European
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Food specialties

• Bakery goods and desserts
• Cold kitchen
• Eggs and dairy
• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Chocolate

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week