Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Specialty shop
Bakery
Bake shop
Tasks
Operate cash register
Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
Provide advice about merchandise
Assist in display of merchandise
Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
Maintain sales records for inventory control
Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
Prepare special orders
Inspect kitchen and food service areas
Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
Draw up production schedules
Bake mixed dough and batters
Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Operate machinery
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Type of product
Food and food products
Food specialties
Wedding and specialty cakes
Desserts and pastries
Cake decorating
Breads and rolls
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Adaptability
Collaborative
Efficiency
Energetic
Goal-oriented
Hardworking
Integrity
Positive attitude
Quick learner
Time management
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
