Pastry Cook

• Are you a talented Pastry Cook who is seeking a better work/life balance? Come join us at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

The Pastry Cook will prepare and produce food items by following a menu and/or create recipes while focusing on health and nutrition.

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Life Insurance; employer paid group Short-term and Long-term disability insurance; 403(b) Retirement savings plan with company match; Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Work Life Balance: You'll accrue generous paid time off, have access to an employee assistance program and other wellness and spiritual programs to support your overall wellness including spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing.
• On-Site Amenities including covered parking, gym, fitness classes, banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement and access to training opportunities.

S Shift(s): Full-Time

Various Shifts to include weekends

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare and produce food items such as cookies, pastries, cakes, pies, muffins from established menu or recipe in a timely manner
• Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times
• Attend trainings and in-services to meet state regulations and personal and professional standards and expectations
• Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service
• Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Complete special cleaning as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixer, scale, and other general culinary and kitchen equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to stand, 4 to 6 hours at a time
• Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• General knowledge of kitchen functions and menu preparation
• Must be able to convert a recipe to ensure proper yields

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Cook to order and batch cooking experience
• Chef Certification

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of professional cooking experience

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Actively pursuing culinary certification or training
• At least one year of professional cooking experience
• Serv Safe certification

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work well as a member of a self -directed team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.