Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $22.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Training opportunities
Set Schedules
job security
Full uniform provided
commuter benefit
Job Description
La Costa Glen is a prestigious resort-style retirement community located in the picturesque city of Carlsbad. Renowned for its exceptional living environment and comprehensive care services, La Costa Glen is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents by providing a vibrant, engaging, and supportive community. The community combines beautiful campus grounds with top-tier amenities, fostering a safe and welcoming environment that emphasizes independence and quality living for seniors. At La Costa Glen, the focus is on creating meaningful experiences through social, cultural, and recreational activities that cater to all aspects of a resident's well-being. This commitment is reflected in... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum two years experience as a pastry cook or baker
- Knowledge of culinary baking techniques and kitchen safety standards
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Capable of working early morning shifts
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation
- Must pass drug screening, physical exam, tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and criminal background check
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience as a pastry cook or baker in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution
- Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
- Knowledge of nutrition and diet
- Culinary education preferred
- Prior to beginning work at our community, applicants must complete and pass a drug screening, physical exam with tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and criminal clearance through FBI and Department of Justice (over 18 only)
- The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Duties
- Responsible for preparing quality desserts and pastries per standardized recipes
- Collaborate with pastry chef to create new and exciting dessert specials to engage the interest of customers
- Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus
- Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
- Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards
- Ensure compliance with inventory procedures
- inform kitchen manager or chef as stock runs low
- Delivery of desserts to other locations on campus using golf delivery carts
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station
- Assist in the training of new kitchen staff
- Assists the pastry chef in other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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