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Pastry Chef


Job Location:

Woodland Hills, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 72500 - 77000
Posted: 24 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Wisteria at Warner Center a brand-new Continuing Care Retirement Community opening in late 2026 is excited to announce an opportunity to join our founding team as Pastry Chef. Discover a workplace where youre truly valued and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being development and success.

  • Excellent benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance flexible spending accounts and a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with guranteed company match!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Flex Holidays and 6 Paid holidays per year for full-time staff.
  • $2000 a year in Tuition Assistance for full-time employees and robust Talent Development Program we help you accelerate your career!
  • Wellness program with the opportunity to earn a 30% discount on your benefit premiums!
  • Employee Meal Program coming! We will prepare delicious meals for you daily!

The Pastry Chef is responsible for producing quality desserts and pastries for all dining rooms across the community.

Compensation: $72500 to $77000 annually plus a 5% bonus potential.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

  • Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily dessert and pastry menus. Ensures that excellence quality temperature and appearance of food are preserved

  • Responsible for preparing quality desserts and pastries per standardized recipes.

  • Schedules daily work assignments for the pastry team assigning specific jobs and spot checking to ensure standards are met. Hires supervises and counsels the pastry team ensuring staff members are properly trained and appropriately skilled.

  • Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.

  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of two years experience as a pastry chef in a hotel restaurant club or similar fine dining establishment

  • Minimum of two years supervisor and/or manager experience strongly preferred.

  • Ability to plan and organize work to interpret instructions recipes specifications and standards

  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Knowledge of nutrition and diet

  • Culinary education strongly preferred.

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Required Experience:

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About Company

Award-winning Continuing Life® retirement communities have been helping seniors “Live Better and Live Longer” since 1991.

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