Pastry Cook

Galloway Ridge; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness facility

Discounted meals

Scholarships for education

PTO with Mahalo Moments

Wellness discounts on health premiums

403b with company match

Job summary

Galloway Ridge is seeking a creative Pastry Cook to join our culinary team on site. You will work with the pastry chef and other chefs to design seasonal menus and prepare pastries for displays, events, and special requests.

We value flexibility, ServSafe compliance, and dedication to resident satisfaction. This role requires weekend/evening shifts and a passion for high-quality desserts and confections.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or similar required.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain it.
• Two or more years of pastry cook, baker, or similar experience.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionary.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• Knowledge of food storage, sanitation, and regulations.
• Flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Excellent ownership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consults with Executive Chef to plan menus.
• Executes pastry orders for catered events and special requests.
• Bakes pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, and pies.
• Creates confectionary decorations and fillings; updates pastry items.
• Applies classic baking techniques to traditional pastries.
• Monitors pastry equipment and maintains tools.
• Participates in BOH training, safety, and compliance.
• Complies with safety policies and supports residents and staff.

Skills

Pastry cooking experience

Creative decorating

Education

Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Description

Galloway Ridge is an upscale continuing care retirement community offering top-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. We are looking for a creative and versatile Pastry Cook to join our team! As a Pastry Cook, you will work closely with the pastry chef and other chefs to design seasonal and weekly menus. You will be creating an assortment of pastries for the confectionary displays, scheduled events, and special requests. Having the ability to adjust to changing requirements and keeping an open-mind. You will maintain the privacy of the residents while being courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, and other departments. Practices and supports all directives given by Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef. Follows and practices Galloway Ridge Core Values: caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consults with Executive Chef and other chefs to plan menus.
• Executes pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrates skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creates enticing confectionary decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeps abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applies classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adds novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• Monitors equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Participates in all BOH training opportunities, in-services, and line-up sessions.
• Performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Follows instructions consistently.
• Completes Relias training and maintains current ServSafe certification. Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to the position.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures. Reports any potential safety hazards or injury immediately to supervisor or appropriate personnel. Provides proper assistance to residents, visitors or employee in an emergency situation.
• All other duties assigned include, but not limited to, enhancing the Resident Experience.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, or similar is required.
• Must have ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Two or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Commits to continually improving skills through educational opportunities.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionary.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• Knowledge of food storage/food hierarchy and kitchen sanitation. In-depth knowledge of applicable federal, state, or other regulations.
• Complies with GR safety policies and procedures. Reports safety hazards and injuries immediately. Provides emergency assistance to residents, visitors, or employees following proper procedures.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Is courteous and cooperative with residents, families, co-workers, management, and other staff.
• Exhibits professionalism in conduct and appearance.
• Must perform simple arithmetic to handle and understand measurements and recipe conversions.
• Excellent ownership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

You will join an innovative team of over 300 employees who each contribute unique talent and expertise in a variety of hospitality, medical, and professional fields. Galloway Ridge employees embody our core values of caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.

Galloway Ridge offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including free membership to our onsite 20,000-square-foot fitness facility, discounted meals, 2-year/4-year/continuing education scholarships, PTO with Mahalo Moments, wellness discount on health premiums, 403b with a generous company match, local discounts, and more.

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