Baker (Pastry Cook)

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking a full-time Baker (Pastry Cook) to produce scratch-made breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food preparation and a willingness to learn. The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment with benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off package

Education Program for financial assistance

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a baker or in a related role preferred.
• Minimal experience in a commercial kitchen is required; full training will be provided.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (as needed).

Responsibilities

• Bakes and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic math and counting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Do you love producing food made from scratch with the best ingredients? Are you passionate about offering fresh, creative, and delicious meals?

Are you ready for a great work/life balance? We encourage our associates to have a life outside of work value the time of their families.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Baker (Pastry Cook) in our Dining Services Department. In this role you will be responsible for the production of scratch made breads and rolls, pastries, cookies and just about anything that you can put in an oven.

The starting pay range is $16.31 to $18.77 per hour depending on relevant experience. Scheduling is flexible and overtime is possible depending on the needs of the position. Standard shifts are 8 hours long.

We offer phenomenal, low-cost to associate health and dental insurance, a retirement savings with a company matching plan, an amazing education assistance program so our associates can continue to progress in their careers, and many other benefits!

Responsibilities

• Bakes and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, etc
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a baker or in a related role preferred
• Minimal experience in a commercial kitchen is required. Full training will be given
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (as needed)
• HS Diploma or equivalent education
  
  
  

Requirements

• You must take ownership of your work
• Willingness to learn, grow, and have fun
  
  
  

Benefits Snapshot

• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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