Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.65 - $24.45
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
exceptional benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
paid maternity and paternity benefits
award-winning training and development
Tuition Reimbursement
luxury work environment
Job Description
Vi at La Jolla Village is a premier senior living community located in San Diego, California, known for its commitment to providing exceptional living experiences and top-tier services to its residents. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and listed among Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Vi fosters an environment that values growth, learning, and career advancement. With a focus on wellness and quality of life, Vi combines luxury living with a meaningful mission to support seniors in a vibrant and respectful community setting. The company is renowned for its award-winning training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off starting from day one, a competitive 401k plan with company match, paid maternity and paternity benefits, and a luxury work environment that nurtures professional growth and employee satisfaction.
The role of Assistant Baker at Vi at La Jolla Village presents an exciting opportunity to join their highly accomplished culinary team. This position is scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, offering a competitive hourly pay ranging from $22.65 to $24.45. The Assistant Baker will be responsible for the daily production of bakery and pastry items, ensuring that all products are of high quality, cost-effective, and complement the dining services menus effectively. This role requires a knowledgeable professional who can implement production techniques with precision, overseeing various baking tasks such as icing cakes, preparing pie crusts, working with ganache, tempering chocolate, and creating pastry creams and dessert sauces.
The Assistant Baker must have a foundational understanding of all baking and pastry products to reliably meet production goals. They will operate all bakery equipment and produce commercial recipes accurately while applying basic math skills to handle recipe conversions, food cost calculations, and inventory management. A focus on healthy and wellness cooking is preferred, including experience with fat-free, sugar-free, and low-sodium recipes, aligning with the health-conscious meals provided at Vi. Ideal candidates will either possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers certification as required. Overall, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in a supportive and luxurious environment, ideal for those looking to excel in the culinary arts within a community-focused organization.
The role of Assistant Baker at Vi at La Jolla Village presents an exciting opportunity to join their highly accomplished culinary team. This position is scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, offering a competitive hourly pay ranging from $22.65 to $24.45. The Assistant Baker will be responsible for the daily production of bakery and pastry items, ensuring that all products are of high quality, cost-effective, and complement the dining services menus effectively. This role requires a knowledgeable professional who can implement production techniques with precision, overseeing various baking tasks such as icing cakes, preparing pie crusts, working with ganache, tempering chocolate, and creating pastry creams and dessert sauces.
The Assistant Baker must have a foundational understanding of all baking and pastry products to reliably meet production goals. They will operate all bakery equipment and produce commercial recipes accurately while applying basic math skills to handle recipe conversions, food cost calculations, and inventory management. A focus on healthy and wellness cooking is preferred, including experience with fat-free, sugar-free, and low-sodium recipes, aligning with the health-conscious meals provided at Vi. Ideal candidates will either possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers certification as required. Overall, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in a supportive and luxurious environment, ideal for those looking to excel in the culinary arts within a community-focused organization.
Job Requirements
- Six months baking experience in a full-service bakery, restaurant, hotel, or store
- willingness to obtain Food Handlers certification if not already possessed
- basic working knowledge of production methods such as icing cakes, pie crust, ganache, tempering, mixing techniques, pastry cream, dessert sauces
- capability to operate baking equipment
- ability to understand and produce commercial production recipes
- ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including recipe conversions, food cost, and inventories
Job Qualifications
- Six months baking experience in a full-service bakery, restaurant, hotel, or store
- experience in healthy and wellness cooking preferred
- possess or be willing to obtain Food Handlers certification
- basic knowledge of production methods such as icing cakes, pie crust, ganache, tempering, mixing techniques, pastry cream, dessert sauces
- basic knowledge of all baking and pastry products
- capable of operating baking equipment
- ability to understand and produce commercial production recipes
- ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Job Duties
- Implement all elements of daily bakery and pastry production
- ensure high quality and cost-effective in-house products
- complement menus and add value to dining services
- operate all forms of baking equipment
- understand and produce commercial production recipes
- perform basic mathematical calculations including recipe conversions, food cost, and inventories
- apply basic working knowledge of baking methods such as icing cakes, pie crust, ganache, tempering, pastry cream, and dessert sauces
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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