Baker

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Standing for extended periods, Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Tight deadlines

Work Location Information

In shop

Personal Suitability

Dependability, Reliability, Client focus

Additional Skills

Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies, Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food, Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff, Train staff, Organize and maintain inventory, Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods, Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Food Specialties

Desserts and pastries, Wedding and specialty cakes, Cake decorating

Specific Skills

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, Prepare special orders, Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods, Draw up production schedules, Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards, Inspect kitchen and food service areas, Operate machinery

Work Setting

Café, Bistro