Baker (Pastry Cook)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is seeking a full-time Baker (Pastry Cook) to join their Dining Services Department. The ideal candidate will produce various baked goods, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety while enjoying a supportive environment that offers work/life balance and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off package

Education Program with financial assistance

Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Paid Holidays

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 provided.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (as needed).

Responsibilities

• Bakes and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 $16.31to $18.77per 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