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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

head pastry chef

Head pastry chefs manage pastry staff and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of desserts, sweet products and pastry products.

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Description

Head pastry chefs manage pastry staff and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of desserts, sweet products and pastry products.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of whisks food storage

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise guests on menus for special events assist customers use food cutting tools prepare bakery products conduct research on food waste prevention handle surveillance equipment prepare desserts check deliveries on receipt prepare canapés train employees train staff to reduce food waste store raw food materials compile cooking recipes design indicators for food waste reduction develop food waste reduction strategies create decorative food displays

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)