Pastry Chef (Full-Time; 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday; $22.66 an hour)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Discusses with the Chef daily about menu and food prep for following day.
• Discusses with the Chef or department management about special ingredients that may be needed or faulty equipment.
• Measures ingredients using cups, spoons, and scales.
• Mixes ingredients for product based on standard recipes by use of proper equipment.
• Cuts baked goods into serving size portions when cooled.
• May assist in planning production according to daily requirements.
• Participates in monitoring of food quality, seasoning, and temperatures.
• Assists with the completion of production records to include used and unused portions and shortages of product.
• May do Second Cook duties as needed.

Food Safety/Sanitation

• Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures by following HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Handles food items appropriately during preparation.
• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and in following prescribed production standards.
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service as assigned.
• Cleans equipment, as assigned, and in a timely fashion.
• Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.

Physical Safety

• Ensures corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Cleans up spills in the serving, dining area, the work area immediately.

Corporate Standards

• Completes shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with department standards.
• Informs the Chef or department management in a timely manner when supplies are low.
• Follows and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Follows company standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed in accordance with company standards.
• Develops a positive working relationship with coworkers and customers and avoids conflict.
• Attends training sessions.
• Assist other functions as needed.

Corporate Compliance

• Complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to laws regarding the protection, use, disclosure, and release of client and CJE business information.
• Attends required in services.
• Reports violations of law, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Reports client abuse or neglect.
• Records documentation timely, accurately, and completely.
• This position has responsibility for HIPAA compliance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is not likely to occur in this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lifts and moves up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid food handler's permit.
• Must have a valid Serve Safe Certificate.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for Nurses, Nurse Assistants, and CNAs
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discounts on General Merchandise and Enjoyment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Club Discounts
• Lunch and Learn Programs

CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.
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