Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef - Part-time

Bring Your Passion for Baking to a Place That Feels Like Home!

Pay Range : $23.00 per hour

Join our culinary team as a Part-Time Baker in a luxury senior living community, where every recipe brings comfort, joy, and connection. You'll work in a beautifully appointed kitchen creating fresh-baked breads, pastries, and desserts that delight our residents daily. If you love baking from scratch and want to make a meaningful impact through your craft, this is your opportunity to shine in a warm, welcoming environment that values quality and care.

What you will do

• Prepare baked goods following portion and quality standards as specified in recipes.
• Knowledgeable in the proper operation of all kitchen equipment required for the position.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Competent with basic knife skills.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health inspection standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Prepare baked goods for service to residents and community guests and present food according to established health and presentation standards.
• May assist by performing ware washing or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include sales and marketing, catering, outlets, and maintenance.
• Perform side-work and any other opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that production stations are clean and maintained throughout shift.
• Alert management of any service and / or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What you will need

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting, carrying trays, and boxes, up to 25 pounds. Pushing / Pulling Food Hot Boxes up to 50 pounds. Bending and stooping for access to carts, food, trays, and other kitchen equipment. Manual dexterity for the use of kitchen utensils and tools. Visual acuity for reading menus, labels, and directions. Hearing ability to respond to verbal communications. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Taste and Smell to assess food quality, freshness, and adherence to dietary requirements. Ability to distinguish colors for food presentation.

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

What’s in it for you

Joining our team offers you access to supportive colleagues, cutting-edge learning technologies, employee wellness benefits, and more.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships