Pastry Sous Chef, Independent Living, Full Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.75 - $32.25
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
telehealth
On-site gym
Discounted personal training
Massage therapy
Scholarship Opportunities
Student loan payoff
on-site dining
Free parking
Job Description
Bishop Gadsden is recognized as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community, strategically located on James Island just ten minutes from downtown Charleston. As a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Bishop Gadsden is committed to providing a high quality of life for its residents through comprehensive support and services. The community prides itself on fostering an environment where residents can live independently, enriched with dignity, respect, and security. With a focus on tailored care, vibrant community life, and excellent amenities, Bishop Gadsden attracts those who want to enjoy their retirement years in a supportive and engaging setting. The culinary department plays a significant role in enhancing the resident experience, emphasizing fresh, high-quality meals and exceptional service.
The role of the FT Pastry Sous Chef at Bishop Gadsden is an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about pastry arts and committed to culinary excellence in a fast-paced and high-quality environment. This full-time position is key to maintaining and elevating the standards of pastries and desserts served within the community. The Pastry Sous Chef will work closely under the guidance of the Executive Chef to ensure every dessert and baked item meets or exceeds the established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and Bishop Gadsden’s own stringent policies. The role demands leadership in supervising daily pastry preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent quality in every portion, maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards, and supporting menu planning and scheduling for dessert offerings. The Pastry Sous Chef will also help manage kitchen personnel in the pastry section, promoting teamwork, and ensuring smooth operational flow across the culinary team and other departments. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a team-driven culture and who possess a keen eye for detail, creativity in dessert creation, and a commitment to elevated culinary standards. Working at Bishop Gadsden’s culinary team offers a unique and rewarding experience characterized by community impact, professional growth opportunities, and a focus on providing exceptional dining experiences for seniors living independently within a premier retirement community environment. The salary for this full-time role reflects the critical nature of the responsibilities and the high standards expected by the community and culinary leadership.
The role of the FT Pastry Sous Chef at Bishop Gadsden is an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about pastry arts and committed to culinary excellence in a fast-paced and high-quality environment. This full-time position is key to maintaining and elevating the standards of pastries and desserts served within the community. The Pastry Sous Chef will work closely under the guidance of the Executive Chef to ensure every dessert and baked item meets or exceeds the established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and Bishop Gadsden’s own stringent policies. The role demands leadership in supervising daily pastry preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent quality in every portion, maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards, and supporting menu planning and scheduling for dessert offerings. The Pastry Sous Chef will also help manage kitchen personnel in the pastry section, promoting teamwork, and ensuring smooth operational flow across the culinary team and other departments. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a team-driven culture and who possess a keen eye for detail, creativity in dessert creation, and a commitment to elevated culinary standards. Working at Bishop Gadsden’s culinary team offers a unique and rewarding experience characterized by community impact, professional growth opportunities, and a focus on providing exceptional dining experiences for seniors living independently within a premier retirement community environment. The salary for this full-time role reflects the critical nature of the responsibilities and the high standards expected by the community and culinary leadership.
Job Requirements
- Degree or certification from a post-secondary culinary arts training program desirable
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a high-volume food service operation
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material
- Interpersonal skills necessary for exchanging information and maintaining courteous relationships with residents, families, visitors and employees
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance
- Ability to lift and/or carry weights of up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Degree or certification from a post-secondary culinary arts training program desirable
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a high-volume food service operation
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material
- Interpersonal skills necessary for exchanging information and maintaining courteous relationships with residents, families, visitors and employees
Job Duties
- Supervise the daily implementation of pastry and dessert items and procedures which ensure the continued quality service of meals in accordance with expected facility standards
- Verify that all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, and food and equipment policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen employees
- Verify that all sanitation and nutrition practices and refrigeration temperature controls are maintained by kitchen employees
- Inspect food garnishments for amount and quality for the Café and Winningham Court
- Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning and scheduling of desserts and baked goods
- Promote teamwork and cooperation among staff and with other operational departments
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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