Responsibilities
- Preparing, baking, and producing pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts.
- Using scales. graded containers, measures, weighs flour or other materials to make batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream.
- Decorating baked items such as cream pies using a pastry bag
- Adjusting the timing and speed settings for mixing or blending equipment so that the components are mixed or cooked according to the recipe.
- Preparing custom-made pastries based on the preferences of consumers (e.g. birthday cakes)
- Preparing garnishes for baked items.
- Recommending recipes to refresh our menu and bring in new customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)
- Keep track of food supply and place orders as required.
- Utilising adequate quantities and rotating products to keep spoilage/waste to a minimum.
- Cleaning, dismantling, and storing all baking equipment, including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.
- Ensuring an appropriate supply of all prepared products as well as proper storage and refrigeration.
