Baker at The Village Retirement Center - Part-Time Weekend Shift

The Village is accepting applications for an experienced bakery chef to become part of our culinary team. The qualified candidate will have at least one year experience baking from scratch for a busy kitchen. The position requires creativity in introducing new items to the menu as well as decorating skills. Education may be substituted for experience.

Other skills required: Experience as a line cook or prep cook preferred

$18.00-$20.00 Per Hour Based on Experience

Part-Time Shift Available for Weekends Only

Summary:

• Prepares appetizing baked goods (rolls, cakes, cookies, etc.) and desserts for residents and employees following standardized recipes by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Directly responsible for preparation of baked goods and desserts (for regular and special diets) according to menu following standardized recipes. Calculates quantities required for the number of persons to be served.
• Delegate’s responsibility to cooks assistants assigned to help in preparation of baked goods and desserts.
• Assists in cleaning functions in order to keep work area clean and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensures that food is stored, marked, dated and covered correctly following FIFO methods.
• Meets food production schedules according to menu.
• Prepares baked goods and desserts for banquets and other special functions as required.
• Notifies Food Service Director and/or Chef of food items and supplies in low supply.
• Performs all duties in keeping with the mission statement of The Village and Freedom Properties. Adheres to Food Service Dept. motto “Customer Satisfaction is My Responsibility”.
• Other duties, assignments and/or special projects as required may be assigned that relate to the service of our residents to daily dietary department operations.

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

The Village is an active 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community in Hemet, California, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle supported by wellness programs, lifelong learning, live entertainment, and 5-Star dining. The Village has been voted the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years.

At The Village, we foster a family-friendly, resident-centered environment across all levels of care. Whether supporting individuals in Assisted Living, providing compassionate clinical care in Skilled Nursing, or enhancing daily life in Independent Living, our shared goal is to help every resident experience comfort, dignity, and joy.

We believe it takes every associate—front-line staff, caregivers, clinical team members, and management—to make our community thrive. If you value collaboration, kindness, and meaningful work that supports older adults in all stages of aging, we encourage you to apply.

The Village offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Scholarships for continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401k

COVID-19 Update- Fully Vaccinated is preferred

The Village is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V