Pastrycook

Pastrycooks mix, bake, fill, ice and decorate all kinds of cakes and pastries.

Pastrycooks may perform the following tasks:

• weigh, mix or knead, mature, mould and shape mixture before baking
• load and unload mixture into ovens using tins and trays
• operate and monitor baking equipment
• glaze or decorate with icing or cream
• order baking supplies from wholesalers
• check and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and utensils to make sure health and safety regulations are met
• serve customers.

Specialisations:

Pastrycooks may specialise as chocolatiers, patissiers, ice carvers, sculptors and festive cake decorators.

• enjoy practical work
• good hand-eye coordination
• artistic and creative
• good health, with no skin allergies or chronic chest complaints
• clean and tidy.

Personal Requirements:

Related Jobs:

• Baker
• Confectioner
• Cook

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