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
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
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
Wedding and specialty cakes
Donuts and muffins
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
Criminal record check
Reference required
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
Patience
Initiative
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
