PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Location: Blakeford Senior Life - 11 Burton Hills Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215

About the role

Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods. You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior professional baking and pastry experience required.

Schedule

Full time schedule; 5 days per week. Hours and days may vary, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay

$22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals
• Free uniforms
• Tuition reimbursement for full time after 1 year
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.