Pastry Chef: Create From-Scratch Desserts for Residents

Singh Management; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltonwood in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft desserts and baked goods for residents, including bread, pastries, pizza dough, cakes and pies, following recipes and production specs. You will ensure flavor, texture and presentation meet quality standards and collaborate with the Culinary Supervisor or Director.

You will thrive in a creative, detail‑oriented, efficient, and customer‑focused environment, upholding sanitation and safety while exceeding residents’ dining expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume pastry or bakery operation.
• Knowledge of confectionaries, cake design, chocolate arts and plated desserts.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within work area.
• Display pastries and breads in a visually appealing manner in the café and other areas as assigned.
• Handle food items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Interact with residents and resolve residents’ complaints in a friendly and customer-service oriented manner. Relay relevant concerns from residents directly to supervisors.
• Review and be familiar with residents’ dining restrictions.
• Calmly, efficiently, and accurately maintain production and service at peak hours.
• Assist with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used and unused portions, product shortages, and inform supervisors when supplies are low.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by Culinary Service Director.

Skills

Pastry Chef experience

High-volume pastry operation

Dessert production

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Baking or Pastry Arts

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Waltonwood in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft desserts and baked goods for residents, including bread, pastries, pizza dough, cakes and pies, following recipes and production specs. You will ensure flavor, texture and presentation meet quality standards and collaborate with the Culinary Supervisor or Director.

You will thrive in a creative, detail‑oriented, efficient, and customer‑focused environment, upholding sanitation and safety while exceeding residents’ dining expectations.