Pastry Chef

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team. At Watermark we believe a new era of Senior Living starts with you!

We have been a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, but we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry. At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you!

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Pastry Chef that has a desire to inspire and grow.

The Pastry Chef should have Culinary Expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts as well as Baked Goods, including Confectionary Work. Must be able to understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different taste and have a good aesthetic sense for food and pastry presentation. The position is responsible for adhering to the daily matrix consisting of Desserts, Pastries, Breads and other duties assigned by the Executive Chef. The Pastry Chef must be creative and continually researching and testing new and different dessert and baking recipes to ensure that each guest and crew have an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees creativity and prepares all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day


• Set-up, maintain and break down station according to FDA Standards


• Taste all products produced to assess quality


• Notifies Executive Chef of all product shortages and equipment maintenance issues


• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, portion size and presentations standards


• Maintains accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of feed needed versus amount of food prepared


• Schedules production of all baked goods to always maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods


• Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions


• Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills


• Always maintain a professional appearance


• Basic understanding of Professional Baking and Pastries


• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking and/or 2+ years of experience with an emphasis on Quality Production


• Complete awareness of basic techniques (examples – doughs, pies, and cakes) with moderate knowledge of more technical processes (examples – meringues, buttercreams, and tempering)


• Ability to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move items up to 50 lbs.


• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time


• Ability to Multi-task


• Ability to work in a TEAM environment


• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure


• Adapt and adjust daily as last-minute requests or changes may occur


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete criminal background check

What you will get from us:

• Competitive Wages


• Competitive Benefits 


• Get Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet


• Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App


• Recognition and Rewards Program 


• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay 


• 401k Program


• Associate Discounts 


• Education and Training Programs Available

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.