PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Morrison Living is a renowned hospitality company widely recognized for delivering exceptional dining experiences in a variety of senior living and healthcare communities across the nation. As a subsidiary of Compass Group, a global leader in food service management, Morrison Living is committed to culinary excellence, innovation, and fostering a positive work environment. With a strong focus on quality ingredients, creative menus, and outstanding customer service, the company plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through impactful dining experiences. Their dedication to creating memorable, nutritious, and delicious meals reflects their overarching mission to support wellness and community engagement through food. Morrison Living is currently seeking talented culinary professionals to join their team at Croasdaile Village, located at 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway in Durham, NC. This is a full-time Pastry Chef position with a schedule primarily from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, including rotating weekends and varying days, with specific details to be discussed during the interview process. The pay range for this role is competitive, set between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour, reflecting the expertise and experience expected from candidates.

The Pastry Chef role at Morrison Living is a critical position within their culinary operations. This professional is responsible for creating, planning, and supervising the production of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. It requires a culinary expert with a minimum of five years of prior experience in the field, capable of managing both the creative and operational aspects of the pastry kitchen. The Pastry Chef ensures recipes and culinary standards are strictly adhered to, controlling food costs and overseeing the quantity produced to meet the establishment’s daily production needs. They play an integral role in maintaining food safety, proper handling, presentation, portion control, and ensuring all products are served at the correct temperature, which supports the overall dining experience and customer satisfaction.

Beyond the kitchen, the Pastry Chef supervises and mentors hourly kitchen and pastry associates, handling important managerial duties such as interviewing new team members, scheduling shifts, managing payroll, providing training and counseling, participating in performance reviews, and recommending disciplinary actions when necessary. This leadership is key to maintaining a professional and cohesive work environment that upholds Morrison Living’s values and operational standards. The role also involves planning and implementing seasonal menus that appeal to residents' tastes while maintaining inventory by ordering and managing pastry supplies efficiently.

Morrison Living offers an inclusive and supportive team culture, emphasizing collaboration and shared success. Working here means being part of a fun, dynamic work environment supported by a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness programs, among others. There is a strong commitment to career development, giving team members opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in their culinary careers. The company is also deeply committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring a fair and nondiscriminatory recruitment process for all applicants. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity for pastry chefs passionate about culinary creativity, leadership, and working for one of the country’s premier hospitality companies dedicated to improving the quality of life for those they serve.