Overview
Pastrycook Assistants assist Pastrycooks by performing routine tasks in the kitchen such as preparing ingredients, and cleaning and storing equipment.
Day-to-day
- gathering and preparing base ingredients for baking
- mixing ingredients to make dough and pastries, cake batter, fillings, icings and desserts
- operating commercial bakery equipment including mixers, rollers, cutters and ovens
- sheeting and rolling out dough, putting dough into baking dishes or on trays
- cooking goods and removing cooked items from ovens
- cooling and decorating with creams and icings where required, cleaning cooking utensils and food preparation surfaces, storing food supplies in cupboards, pantries and other storage areas.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
To become a Pastrycook's Assistant
You can work as a Pastrycook's Assistant without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II or III in pastrymaking, baking or hospitality might be helpful.
Skills employers are looking for
