Pastry Chef Assistant

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about baking and creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors.

At Dallas Retirement Village, the Pastry Chef Assistant supports the Pastry Chef in the daily preparation, production, presentation, and service of breakfast pastries, breads, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, guests, and staff. This role assists with following recipes, preparing ingredients, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring that all products meet established standards for quality, appearance, portion control, and food safety.

If you enjoy baking, working in a collaborative kitchen environment, and bringing joy to others through fresh, high-quality desserts and baked goods, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Every Day Pay!
• 403(b) with company match
• PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Daily Pay options available
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Day Care
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities

Qualifications

What You'll Do

• Assist the Pastry Chef with preparing and producing breads, breakfast pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, desserts, and other baked goods according to recipes, production sheets, and catering requirements.
• Measure, weigh, portion, and prepare ingredients according to established recipes and instructions.
• Assist with mixing, baking, decorating, finishing, plating, and portioning baked goods and desserts as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Prepare ingredients, tools, and equipment in advance to support efficient daily production and timely meal service.
• Follow approved recipes, production procedures, and presentation standards to ensure consistent product quality and appearance.
• Assist with preparing desserts and baked goods for regular meal service, catered functions, special events, and resident celebrations.
• Follow established portion sizes and serving requirements to support consistency, minimize waste, and meet production needs.
• Assist with tracking production quantities, waste, unused portions, product shortages, and other required records; communicate supply needs and inventory concerns to the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing ingredients and supplies.
• Collaborate with culinary team members to support daily dining services, special events, and catering functions.
• Follow all community, department, and regulatory food safety standards and infection control practices.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Previous baking, pastry, culinary, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques, ingredient preparation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a culinary team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Food Handler's Card required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Culinary school training or pastry coursework preferred but not required.

Join a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through fresh, high-quality baked goods and desserts that bring comfort, enjoyment, and a smile to our residents every day.