Pastry Chef

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

To prepare food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, the facility's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Chef and/or Director of Dining Services, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Expected to maintain positive and professional working relationship with all residents and team members.

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  Prepares appealing, tasty food items following recipes provided for preparation and plate service of food. Completes meal temperature and evaluation checks and formally tastes all food items prepared.
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation, and follows safety and sanitation rules and practices. Ensures that all hot and cold food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with Universal Precautions and established procedures.
• Demonstrates proper scaling and measurement techniques; Applies basic math skill to recipe conversations.
• Expected to Prepare:
  • specialty yeast products and quick breads;
  • a variety of types of cookies and cakes using appropriate techniques for mixing, panning, baking and basic decorating; a variety of types of pies and tarts;
  • laminated dough; choux pastries; three basic meringue types

creams, custards, puddings, and related sauces

• a variety of dessert sauces
• a variety of basic hot soufflés
• fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps
• a variety of fillings and toppings for pastries and baked goods
• Promptly reports all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, incidents, and complaints to the Director of Dining Services and/or Administrator.
• Disposes food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationship with all residents and staff.
• Will train and mentor Asst. Pastry Chef and other Dining Team members as assigned.
• Maintains documentation and records associated with the production system to insure the financial success of the bakery program. Assists the Executive Chef, manager and/or Dietitian as necessary and implements recommended changes.
• Responsible for the supervision and performance of a team of culinarians following the production and budgetary guidelines as set by the Food Production Manager and Director of Dining Service
• Participates, as assigned, in community or interdepartmental works and projects.
• Must participate in resident satisfaction/engagement programs/activities, to meet or exceed benchmark goals in Employee Engagement and Resident Survey.
• As assigned, will be responsible in inspecting all areas of the kitchen standards and any potential problems are averted until relieved by the incoming supervisor
• Maintains professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Graduate of an Accredited Culinary Arts Program with AOS Degree or its equivalent or a current certification by the American Culinary Federation as a Certified Working Pastry Chef or its equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a high volume food production setting. Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques. Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Works independently and efficiently under stressful conditions with many interruptions-
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, holidays and early morning shifts.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling,
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes.
• Must be able to lift, work on your feet throughout shift, and bend, kneel, stoop, and reach
• Able to operate kitchen equipment (including fire extinguisher)
• Must be able to stand six to eight hours per day.

Company Description

What makes Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay unique?

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a faith based, not-for-profit, Life Plan Continuing Care Community to serve older adults of all beliefs, their families and the broader community.

Our waterfront community, located on the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, in a beautiful, resort-like setting, provides innovative and comprehensive services designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and nursing care solutions.

Our employees, residents and guests carry out our mission daily: Creating community to foster joy and well-being. We maintain a close and friendly culture for our staff and residents by adhering to our Values of achieving excellence by giving and expecting:

RESPECT for each Person.

PASSION for what we do.

PROFESSIONALISM in all we do.

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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. Candidates are screened, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, with the State Police criminal background check including sex offender crimes. All new hires are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and receiving the flu shot.

Benefits

DAY ONE BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME HIRES!

• NEW MINIMUM of $18 with SAME DAY PAY!!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Identity Theft Plan
• Legal Resources
• Life Insurance
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Scholarship Program for Employees/Family Members
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• On-Site Gym, Salon, Clinic & Pharmacy
• No Agency used for any clinical positions!