Pastry Cook

The role

You will create scratch-made desserts and baked goods for residents, guests and team members at Splendido. The work includes everyday desserts, special events and buffet displays.

What you will do

• Prepare quality baked goods, desserts and pastries at designated times and cycle menus, following HACCP sanitation procedures
• Precut and portion all baked goods for consistent portion control
• Prepare items for catering requests and work closely with the Dining Room Manager on event needs
• Check the menu cycle to make sure all food items are available for preparation
• Handle early morning production of bakery and pastry needs
• Ensure high-quality presentation of bakery items, adding garnish when needed
• Identify areas for improvement and take part in data collection and process changes
• Clean and maintain equipment, work areas and supplies, and report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards
• Minimize waste and overproduction, and label, date and store leftovers properly

Required qualifications

• 1-3+ years of previous baking experience
• Basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests
• Ability to follow standardized recipes
• Ability to operate job-related kitchen equipment and tools
• Current sanitation certification

Nice to have

• Formal culinary training
• English language proficiency

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days and holidays) on an earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year
• 401(k) with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (age 21 or older)
• Subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations
• Wellness Spending Account of up to $300 per year
• Medical, dental and vision plans (benefits-eligible)
• Paid parental leave (benefits-eligible)
• Adoption assistance reimbursement (benefits-eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (benefits-eligible)
• Extended illness benefits (benefits-eligible)
• Employee wellness programs (benefits-eligible)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (benefits-eligible)
• Life insurance (benefits-eligible)

Before you apply

• Current sanitation certification is required

About the company

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better in Oro Valley, Arizona, with 293 Terrace and Villa Homes and assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation services. Mather, one of its two parent organizations, is a not-for-profit founded in 1941 and based in Evanston, Illinois.