Pastry Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, operating in numerous sectors including food service, facilities management, and integrated solutions. At its core, Sodexo is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its clients, employees, and communities worldwide. The company boasts a reputation for inclusivity, respect, and a culture that nurtures employee growth and happiness. Sodexo emphasizes creating an environment where all employees feel valued and have a voice, fostering a strong sense of belonging and teamwork. With a mission to build a better everyday for everyone, Sodexo partners with various institutions and organizations, ensuring that the experiences offered through its services are memorable and impactful.

In this role as a Pastry Chef at Sodexo, based at Lipscomb University, you play a critical role in delivering culinary excellence, specifically focused on pastry and dessert offerings. This is a part-time position with a pay range between $16 and $20 per hour. The role requires flexible availability due to varying shifts, ideally with open availability to accommodate the diverse scheduling needs. The position calls for a creative and dedicated individual who not only crafts delicious desserts but also actively contributes to food waste reduction. As a Pastry Chef, you will be instrumental in overseeing the preparation and production of a variety of baked goods, including breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, pies, cakes, cookies, pastries, and other dessert items.

Your responsibility extends further than baking; managing the schedule of production to maintain a consistent inventory of fresh, quality baked goods is essential. Timeliness and reliability in attendance and shift adherence are crucial. Moreover, the position involves accommodating the dynamic needs of different accounts and client-specific requirements, which means your duties may vary to suit the operational demands of catering services, banquets, and specialty orders. Beyond technical baking skills, Sodexo values candidates who embrace teamwork, adaptability, and who promote a healthy and safe working environment.

Sodexo offers a supportive and flexible working atmosphere where work-life balance is respected, enabling you to be present for life’s important moments. The company invests in its employees through ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities, which can transform a part-time role into a fulfilling career path. Additionally, Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, discount programs, and potentially site-specific perks such as free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation support.

Overall, Sodexo not only seeks skilled culinary professionals but also individuals aligned with its purpose to foster a better everyday life for everyone. The Pastry Chef position is ideal for a passionate and meticulous baker who thrives in a collaborative environment and aims to contribute to a larger mission of quality and sustainability in food service.