Pastry Chef

Job description

These individuals prepare, bake, and decorate pastry products (cakes, mousses, pies, etc.). Some also bake specialty desserts (chocolate, sweets, etc.). They work in:

Food markets
Pastry shops
Bakeries
Factories
Hotels
Restaurants

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools
Odours
Nontoxic dust
Humidity
Noise
Fire, steam, hot surfaces

Main tasks

Choose the raw materials according to the products to be made.
Make and decorate pastries.
Advise customers.
Pack and label products.
Rotate perishable goods according to company policy.
Fill refrigerated displays and shelves with products.
Order goods as needed.
Maintain equipment, displays, and work area.
Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, health, and safety standards.
Receive goods and store them according to the company’s requirements.

Advancement and mobility

Experience leads to senior and managerial positions.
Qualified pastry chefs receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

DVS in boulangerie

Code : 5370

Placement rate: 61.3%

29.2% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation

Sometimes required

Certificate of Qualification (CQP) as a pastry chef may be required.
Experience as a pastry chef is often required.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Pastrycook

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Result evaluation
Active learning
Coordination
Active listening

Oral expression
Time management
Judgment and decision-making
Critical thought

More Less skills

Abilities

Near vision
Oral comprehension
Verbal skills
Colour perception and distinction
Speech recognition

Awareness of issues
Selective attention
Speech clarity
Classification
Written comprehension
Digital dexterity
Manual dexterity
Information organization
Control accuracy
Deductive reasoning
Perception speed
Hand-arm stability

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Autonomy
Knowledge of customer and personalized services
Capacity to work in a team
Knowledge of production and treatment
Attention to detail
Respect standards and regulations
Creativity
Friendliness
Commitment to quality
Open-mindedness

Interests

Work in sales or client service
Work in the arts, culture, music, or leisure
Create, design
Work in hotels, restaurants, and tourism
Work manually

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Artistic: People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Bakers (CNP 63202)

Skill type

Sales and service