Baker at The Village Retirement Center - Full-Time 1st Shift

The Village is a renowned 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community located in Hemet, California. With a reputation for excellence, it has been voted the best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years. This vibrant community offers a dynamic lifestyle filled with wellness activities, lifelong learning opportunities, live entertainment, and 5-Star dining experiences. The Village is dedicated to fostering a family-friendly and collaborative environment where all associates work together to ensure the happiness and harmony of its residents. The community prides itself on delivering exceptional service and maintaining a warm, caring atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for its senior residents. We are currently seeking an experienced bakery chef to join our culinary team at The Village. This full-time position is ideal for a creative and skilled baker who has at least one year of experience baking from scratch in a busy kitchen environment. The role is crucial within our food service department, where delivering outstanding baked goods and desserts to residents and staff is a daily priority. The bakery chef will be responsible for preparing a variety of appetizing baked items such as rolls, cakes, cookies, and desserts, strictly following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality. Creativity is essential for this position, as the candidate will be expected to introduce new items to the menu and apply decorative skills to enhance the presentation of baked goods. In addition to baking duties, the candidate will oversee and delegate tasks to cook assistants, helping to maintain efficient kitchen operations. Attention to cleanliness and food safety is critical; the bakery chef will assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment and ensure proper storage and handling of food items using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods. The position also involves meeting food production schedules aligned with the menu and preparing special baked goods for banquets and other special functions. Communication is key, and the bakery chef will report to the Food Service Director or Chef about low supplies to keep operations running smoothly. The Village values employee growth and offers scholarships for continuing education after six months of employment. Compensation for this role ranges between $16.50 and $18.00 per hour, depending on experience. The community also provides comprehensive benefits, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, and a 401k plan. The Village encourages applications from individuals who enjoy working in a supportive, team-oriented setting dedicated to exceptional customer satisfaction and serving a special community of residents. Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is preferred but not mandatory, reflecting our commitment to health and safety for both employees and residents.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• at least one year of bakery experience or equivalent education
• experience in busy kitchen environments
• ability to work collaboratively in a team
• knowledge of standard baking and food safety procedures
• preferred experience as line or prep cook
• ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards