351112 PASTRYCOOK
Prepares and bakes buns, cakes, biscuits and pastry goods.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation: Cake Decorator
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
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Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
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Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients
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Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods
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Preparing pastry fillings
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Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times
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Coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products
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Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing
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Operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
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Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment