College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
Schedule staff
Inspect kitchen and food service areas
Operate machinery
Hire and dismiss staff
Organize and maintain inventory
Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
