Baker at The Village Retirement Center

The Village is a premier 60+ life plan retirement community located in Hemet, California, known for its comprehensive range of living options and high-quality services tailored for seniors. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services within a vibrant and nurturing environment, The Village emphasizes wellness, lifelong learning, and quality entertainment, making it a preferred destination for senior residents. Recognized as the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years, The Village prides itself on providing a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere that respects and enhances the dignity and joy of residents at every stage of aging. The organization is committed to holistic care that integrates clinical expertise with compassionate daily support, ensuring each resident experiences comfort and community.

The Village is currently seeking an experienced Bakery Chef to join its dynamic culinary team. This is a part-time position available on weekends, paying between $19.55 and $20.00 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience. The role requires a dedicated professional with at least one year of experience baking from scratch in a busy kitchen environment, though relevant education may substitute required experience. The Bakery Chef will be integral in preparing appetizing baked goods such as rolls, cakes, cookies, and desserts that cater to both regular and special dietary needs of residents and staff, strictly adhering to standardized recipes. Creativity and skill in introducing new menu items and decorative techniques are vital to this role.

In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible not only for the preparation of baked goods but also for managing assistants and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are upheld. They will handle inventory control by following first-in, first-out (FIFO) protocols for food storage and labeling, ensuring efficient food production schedules are met, and participate in special events catering. The Bakery Chef works closely with the Food Service Director and Chef to maintain supply levels and contribute to the department’s mission of superb customer satisfaction. This position also offers a strong sense of purpose by contributing directly to the wellbeing and satisfaction of senior residents, demonstrating that culinary art is a core part of the vibrant lifestyle at The Village.