Senior Living Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts

DeKalb Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltonwood Charlotte is seeking a Pastry Chef to prepare all desserts and baked goods, from fresh bread to cakes and pies, in a high-volume setting. This role follows recipes and quality standards set by Culinary Service leadership.

You will ensure flavor, texture and presentation meet expectations, while maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety. The position reports to Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director within the Culinary Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high volume pastry or bakery operation, preferrably as a Pastry Chef or Assistant Pastry Chef, creating desserts and baked goods from scratch.
• Working knowledge of confectionaries, cake design, chocolate arts and plated desserts.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prefer an Associate Degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts or similar educational background.
• Working knowledge of culinary etiquette.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• Understanding of baking fundamentals, culinary terminology, nutrition, sanitation and safety.
• 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 to supervisors.
• Review and be familiar with residents' dining restrictions.
• Maintain production and service at peak hours efficiently and accurately.
• Assist with production records including waste tracking and inventory.

Skills

Pastry Chef experience

Confectionaries

Cake design

Chocolate arts

Plated desserts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Baking/ Pastry Arts

Job description

Waltonwood Charlotte is seeking a Pastry Chef to prepare all desserts and baked goods, from fresh bread to cakes and pies, in a high-volume setting. This role follows recipes and quality standards set by Culinary Service leadership.

You will ensure flavor, texture and presentation meet expectations, while maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety. The position reports to Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director within the Culinary Department.