Pastry Chef- Hillcrest (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Hillcrest Senior Living Community is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Baker to join our team. As a Baker, you will play a crucial role in providing our residents with delicious and nutritious baked goods from scratch, creating a warm and welcoming dining experience. You will be responsible for producing a variety of baked items, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and adhering to strict quality and safety standards. This position will participate as a member of the food production staff to prepare and serve a culinary experience to our residents and their guests. This position requires advanced culinary experience and creativity. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) years experience as a Baker/Pastry Chef in a commercial kitchen or bakery. Complete ServSafe Certification within four (4) months of start date Preferred: Culinary Arts Degree. Preferred: Two (2) years of full-service bakery/catering experience Essential Job Functions: Baking Expertise: Create a wide range of baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and more, following established recipes and techniques. Quality Control: Ensure all baked items meet the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation, meeting the expectations of residents and their guests. Menu Planning: Collaborate with the production team to develop and update menus, taking into consideration dietary needs, seasonal ingredients, and resident and guest preferences. Safety Compliance: Comply with all safety and health regulations, including the proper use of kitchen equipment and tools, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and manage ingredient inventory effectively. Time Management: Handle multiple baking tasks simultaneously, manage preparation schedules, and meet deadlines for meal service. Equipment: Report any issues to the management for prompt repairs or replacements of equipment. Adaptability: Adjust recipes and portion sizes to accommodate needs and other special requests. Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the culinary team, food service staff, and dietary manager to ensure seamless operations. Customer Service: Interact with residents and guests to understand their preferences and provide a personalized dining experience. Address special requests and feedback with professionalism and courtesy. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Adherence to recipes, standards, health department regulations, and company quality standards. Thrives in a busy and demanding environment. Menu creation based on existing inventory. Flexibility for varied shifts. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Demonstrates sound judgment and patience and maintains professionalism. Displays creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Detail-oriented with organizational and prioritization abilities. Exercises tact, discretion, and sensitivity and maintains confidentiality. Ability to adjust recipe quantities (upscale/downscale). Proficient with commercial kitchen equipment. Knowledgeable in various baking techniques. Familiarity with adapting recipes to specific needs. Strong attention to detail for high-quality baked goods. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Effective communication and teamwork. Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines. Proficient in reading, basic math, writing, and following directions. Physical Requirements Stand, walk for long periods of time Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Repeat the same or similar movements Bend, twist, and reach to shoulder height or above Lift objects up to 50 pounds Able to work safely around sharp instruments and hot objects The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified. 77362301 Hillcrest Nutrition Services Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.