Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker

Overview:

When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people, and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.

The Job:

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker to join our team. As an Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker you will report to and assist the Pastry Chef with all day-to-day activities as instructed.

The job may require some longer hour days to accommodate special activities or events.

This includes, but not limited to: menu development and production, inventory and purchasing, managing daily a la carte menu, plating menu selections, as well as production for special occasions, special functions, banquets for residents and their families.

The Assistant Pastry Chef/ Baker is also expected to take on the lead role in the absence of the Pastry Chef and manage the department accordingly.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality dessert items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list to meet production, delivery and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and high-end quality preferences.
• Serve dessert items or prepare for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that desserts are always attractive and tasty.
• When requested, meet with resident(s) and Familiy(ies) to plan dessert options for special events.
• Make recommendations with regard to menu, equipment and supply needs.
• Clean station after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Store or discard excess dessert items in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators, freezer and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure desserts and supply items are stored per Board of Health standards.
• Able to work in the kitchen area where sharing of equipment and space is an important part of the kitchen teamwork.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain high standards of quality in dessert preparation using standardized recipes, proper cooking methods and portion control.
• Self-motivated, positive and creative pastry expert with good communication skills and strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekend/holiday shift(s).
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently, independently and as part of a team, must be able to work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes and daily baking prep checklists.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Excellent organizational skills and must be detail oriented.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 year Culinary degree highly preferred.
• At least 5+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living hospitality or similar setting.
• Current ServSafe Certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and Hand wrist and body movement on-line cutting/ preparing dessert items.
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work and stand 90% throughout the workday.
• Must possess understanding of baking methods, procedures and proper knife handling skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person