Baker at The Village Retirement Center

The Village is a distinguished 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community located in Hemet, California, celebrated for providing exceptional living experiences tailored to seniors. With services ranging from Independent Living and Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing, the community is designed to cater comprehensively to the evolving needs of its residents. The Village prides itself on offering a vibrant lifestyle supported by wellness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, live entertainment, and exquisite 5-Star dining experiences. Recognized as the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years, The Village has set a standard of excellence in senior care and lifestyle support.

As an active and resident-centered community, The Village fosters a family-friendly environment focused on comfort, dignity, and joy across all levels of care. Every associate plays a crucial role in the community's success, whether they are front-line staff, caregivers, clinical team members, or management. Collaboration, kindness, and meaningful work are core values that fuel the community's mission to support older adults in all stages of aging.

The Village is currently seeking an experienced bakery chef to join its culinary team. The role is part-time, functioning primarily on weekend shifts, with an hourly wage ranging from $19.55 to $20.00 depending on experience. This position requires at least one year of experience baking from scratch in a busy kitchen environment, alongside a creative flair for introducing new menu items and adept decorating skills. Educational credentials may substitute experience if applicable.

The bakery chef's primary responsibilities include preparing a variety of baked goods and desserts according to standardized recipes, accommodating regular and special diets, and contributing to special functions and banquets. The candidate will take charge of calculating quantities needed, supervising cook assistants, adhering to food safety and hygiene protocols including proper storage using FIFO methods, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Effective communication with the Food Service Director and Chef regarding inventory is essential.

Additionally, the bakery chef is expected to uphold The Village’s mission statement and Food Service Department’s motto, "Customer Satisfaction is My Responsibility," ensuring every baked item contributes positively to the resident and employee dining experience. Beyond daily operations, the role may also involve other duties, assignments, or special projects aligned with the organization’s dietary services.

In joining The Village, the bakery chef becomes part of a prestigious community dedicated to continuous improvement and high-quality service. The Village offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including scholarships for continuing education after 12 months, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, and a 401k plan. The Village is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. A fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 is preferred, underscoring the community’s commitment to health and safety for residents and staff alike.