343402 - Pastry chef

Manages the confectioners and ensures the preparation, baking and presentation of desserts, sweets and confectionery products, takes into account the expected number of guests or visitors to the establishment, the popularity of the dishes and their prices, draws up the menu.

Main activities

•    evaluates the quantity and costs of required goods, food products and ingredients; 
•    prepares confectionery for special occasions, weddings and birthdays; 
•    creates new desserts to complement other items on the current food and beverage menu; 
•    ensures optimal safety and hygiene of food preparation, production, processing, storage, distribution and delivery; 
•    complies with relevant legislation to preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace.

Characteristic competences

•    calculate costs for required products;
•    bake and decorate confectionery for special occasions;
•    create innovative desserts;
•    comply with food safety and hygiene requirements;
•    ensure a safe and hygienic working environment.