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45 lines
2.6 KiB
Markdown
# Tasks & work activities — head pastry chef
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-3011.00 (Bakers).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
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- **[Core]** Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
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- **[Core]** Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
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- **[Core]** Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
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- **[Core]** Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
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- **[Core]** Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
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- **[Core]** Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
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- **[Core]** Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
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- **[Core]** Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
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- **[Core]** Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
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- **[Core]** Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
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- **[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.
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- **[Core]** Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
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- **[Core]** Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
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- **[Core]** Order or receive supplies or equipment.
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- **[Core]** Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
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- **[Supplemental]** Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
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- **[Supplemental]** Develop new recipes for baked goods.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
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- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
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- Clean production equipment.
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- Create new recipes or food presentations.
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- Determine food production methods.
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- Direct operational or production activities.
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- Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
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- Inspect food products.
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- Load materials into production equipment.
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- Maintain production or processing equipment.
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- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
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- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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- Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
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- Operate cutting equipment.
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- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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- Record operational or production data.
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- Shape clay or dough to create products.
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