Pastry Cook

Tradition Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing luxury senior living organization seeks a talented Pastry Cook to join their Houston community. In this role, you will prepare and bake a delightful array of pastries, cakes, and desserts while ensuring a clean and organized workspace. With a commitment to quality and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values innovation and compassion in senior care. If you have a passion for baking and want to make a difference in the lives of seniors, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow in your culinary career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in high-volume bakery/dessert operations required.
• Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow culinary guidelines.
• Manage inventory and contribute to recipe development.

Skills

Baking

Pastry Preparation

Recipe Development

Inventory Management

Equipment Operation

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Food Processors

Scales

Job description

Tradition Senior Living offers a rewarding, comfortable work experience at all of our Communities. It is our intention to create a positive, lasting impression with every resident interaction. The company offers competitive, performance-based compensation programs for capable and dedicated employees who share that same commitment to quality service and performance.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge, please take a moment to review the positions available below and respond accordingly.

Thank you for your interest in working with Tradition Senior Living!

The Tradition Senior Living is a Texas-based Luxury Senior Living organization committed to excellence in all we do to serve our residents. Since our inception, we have expanded to multiple locations in the Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth areas. Each community offers a comprehensive continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Here at TSL, we are dedicated to not only providing exceptional care to our residents but also fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that specializes in offering high quality experience for Seniors in your community and values innovation, compassion, and excellence in senior care, apply now!

We are currently seeking a Pastry Cook at our Houston-Woodway community. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of high-quality pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts, while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to established recipes and production standards. This role also involves inventory management, equipment operation, and the opportunity to contribute to recipe development. The Pastry Cook reports directly to our Executive Chef with a dotted line to our Sous Chefs who oversee day-to-day operations of the community's Food & Beverage department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and other desserts
• Operate ovens and other baking equipment to bake pastries according to required temperatures and timings
• Follow established recipes and culinary guidelines
• Create new recipes as needed
• Maintain the bake shop clean and in working order
• Maintain assigned inventory organized and accounted for
• Participate in counting inventory every month
• Maintain production levels as assigned
• Ensuring consistency in quality and appearance of all baked goods

Required

• At least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume bakery/dessert operation
• Knowledge of baking, pastry, bread-making, and desserts
• Knowledge of reading and scaling recipes
• Accurately measuring and weighing all necessary ingredients for products, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and flavorings
• Knowledge of cooking equipment including ovens, ranges, induction burners, mixers, food processors, scales, and other tools
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle repetitive tasks
• Available to work weekends, early mornings, and holidays

Here’s why you should consider joining our team:

• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and other perks to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our employees.
• Growth Opportunities: As a rapidly growing company, we provide numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We are committed to helping our employees achieve their career goals and reach their full potential.
• Diverse Opportunities: With a variety of roles across our multiple locations, you can find a position that matches your skills and interests. Whether you are passionate about healthcare, hospitality, administration, facilities, food & beverage or management, The Tradition offers diverse opportunities to thrive in your chosen field.

The Tradition Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.