Pastry Chef Assistant

Dallas Retirement Village; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Every Day Pay!

403(b) with company match

PTO + 6 paid holidays

Daily Pay options available

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship 程序

Life and disability insurance

Day Care

Supportive team environment withGrowth

Job summary

Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, OR is seeking an Experienced Pastry Chef Assistant to support the Pastry Chef in daily production of breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, guests, and staff. This full-time role requires following recipes, measuring ingredients, and maintaining quality and food safety standards.

Join a collaborative kitchen team to assist with preparation, plating, and presentation, ensuring on-time service for meals and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in baking or pastry is preferred and may be relevant to daily tasks.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and portion control.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative kitchen team.
• Good time-management and reliable attendance.
• Customer service and communication skills are valued.
• Food Handler's Card required or obtainable upon hire.
• Culinary schooling or pastry coursework is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef in preparing breads, pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, and desserts.
• Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and sheets.
• Assist with baking, decorating, finishing, plating, and portioning as directed.
• Prepare tools and ingredients in advance to support efficient production.
• Follow recipes and standards to ensure consistent quality and appearance.
• Prepare desserts for regular meals, catered events, and resident celebrations.
• Maintain portion sizes and minimize waste; meet production needs.
• Track production quantities, waste, and inventory; communicate needs to chef.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized kitchen environment per safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies.
• Collaborate with culinary team to support daily dining and events.

Skills

Baking experience

Pastry skills

Food safety practices

Follow recipes

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Food Handler's Card

Education

Culinary school training or pastry coursework

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about baking and creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors.

At Dallas Retirement Village, the Pastry Chef Assistant supports the Pastry Chef in the daily preparation, production, presentation, and service of breakfast pastries, breads, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, guests, and staff. This role assists with following recipes, preparing ingredients, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring that all products meet established standards for quality, appearance, portion control, and food safety.

If you enjoy baking, working in a collaborative kitchen environment, and bringing joy to others through fresh, high-quality desserts and baked goods, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Every Day Pay!
• 403(b) with company match
• PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Daily Pay options available
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Day Care
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Assist the Pastry Chef with preparing and producing breads, breakfast pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, desserts, and other baked goods according to recipes, production sheets, and catering requirements.
• Measure, weigh, portion, and prepare ingredients according to established recipes and instructions.
• Assist with mixing, baking, decorating, finishing, plating, and portioning baked goods and desserts as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Prepare ingredients, tools, and equipment in advance to support efficient daily production and timely meal service.
• Follow approved recipes, production procedures, and presentation standards to ensure consistent product quality and appearance.
• Assist with preparing desserts and baked goods for regular meal service, catered functions, special events, and resident celebrations.
• Follow established portion sizes and serving requirements to support consistency, minimize waste, and meet production needs.
• Assist with tracking production quantities, waste, unused portions, product shortages, and other required records; communicate supply needs and inventory concerns to the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing ingredients and supplies.
• Collaborate with culinary team members to support daily dining services, special events, and catering functions.
• Follow all community, department, and regulatory food safety standards and infection control practices.

What You'll Bring

• Previous baking, pastry, culinary, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques, ingredient preparation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a culinary team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Food Handler's Card required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Culinary school training or pastry coursework preferred but not required.

Join a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through fresh, high-quality baked goods and desserts that bring comfort, enjoyment, and a smile to our residents every day.