head-pastry-chef/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — head pastry chef

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-3011.00 (Bakers).

Task statements

• [Core] Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• [Core] Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• [Core] Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• [Core] Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• [Core] Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
• [Core] Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• [Core] Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• [Core] Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• [Core] Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• [Core] Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
• [Core] Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
• [Core] Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• [Core] Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
• [Core] Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
• [Core] Order or receive supplies or equipment.
• [Core] Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
• [Supplemental] Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
• [Supplemental] Develop new recipes for baked goods.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
• Clean production equipment.
• Create new recipes or food presentations.
• Determine food production methods.
• Direct operational or production activities.
• Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
• Inspect food products.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Maintain production or processing equipment.
• Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
• Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Record operational or production data.
• Shape clay or dough to create products.