751206 - Pastry assistant

Performs separate cake, cupcake and shaped biscuit forming tasks as instructed by the confectioner. Assists the confectioner by preparing products, arranging confectionery tools and performing other tasks related to the production of confectionery products. Prepares various syrups and creams, cuts biscuits into pieces of the required size for cakes and cupcakes, prepares various semi-finished products, checks the weight of individual products, controls the quality of cooking according to control measurement devices, brings semi-finished products to the workplace.

Main activities

* prepares products according to confectioner's instructions;
* oversees confectionery tools, keeps and maintains a clean work environment;
* performs product decoration tasks as per confectioner's instructions;
* helps the confectioner to create new products;
* ensures the quality of confectionery products and timely completes orders.

Characteristic competences

* work with food products and their production processes;
* prepare confectionery products;
* decorate confectionery products;
* know food safety and hygiene requirements;
* ensure the quality of confectionery products.