PASTRY CHEF

Morrison Living; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking a Pastry Chef for our senior living community. You will oversee pastry production, ordering, and handling of perishable items, ensuring HACCP compliance and sanitary practices.

The role includes menu development, inventory, sanitation, and supervising hourly staff, with a focus on creative pastry work and seasonal ingredients in a hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant and/or catering operations.
• Culinary degree is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate creative and quality-driven pastry skills.
• Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality product.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation.
• Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, produces and orders for the pastry department.
• Handles, prepares and stores perishable products.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production.

Skills

Pastry skills

Creativity

Food knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

Morrison Living

Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits offered

Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone's day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.

Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.

Job Summary

Working as a Pastry Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production and ordering for the pastry department for our senior living community. You are responsible for handling, preparation and storing perishable products. You will adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation. Additional duties may include menu development, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and hourly associate management to include hiring, counseling, coaching and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, produces and orders for the pastry department
• Handles, prepares and stores perishable products
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree is preferred
• Minimum three years related experience in upscale, high volume restaurant and/or catering operations
• Ability to demonstrate creative and quality driven pastry skills
• Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality product
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation
• Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• ServSafe of Department of Health certification a plus

Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates At Morrison Living Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonLiving.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1559225

Morrison Living

JON DAVIS

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