Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
We’re looking for a Pastry Cook who brings creativity, precision, and heart to every dessert. In this role, you’ll prepare high-quality baked goods and pastries that delight residents, guests, and staff—while working in a supportive, team-oriented kitchen.
This is a full-time, hourly position with a required shift of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- Prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries according to daily production schedules and cycle menus.
- Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices in line with HACCP standards.
- Portion and pre-cut baked items to ensure consistency and quality.
- Support catering and special events with timely, professional preparation and presentation.
- Monitor inventory and menu cycles to ensure all ingredients are available for production.
- Lead early morning bakery production with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Ensure all desserts are visually appealing, garnished, and beautifully presented.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques.
- Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
- Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools
- Current sanitation certification.
Preferred:
- Formal culinary training.
- English language proficiency.
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- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.25)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Creativity in Dessert Preparation
Attention to Detail in Presentation
Teamwork in a Kitchen Environment
Time Management for Production Schedules
Time Management Skills for Production Schedules
Professionalism in Catering and Event Support
Customer Service Skills for Interacting With Residents and Guests
Adaptability to Work on Weekends and Holidays
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About The Mather:
The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better. Our staff of professionals is committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. The Mather is in Evanston, Illinois, close to downtown and public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.
About Mather:
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. These include senior living residences (The Mather, Mather Place, and Splendido); a variety of community-based initiatives; and Mather Institute, a resource for research and information about aging, trends and innovations in aging services, and more.
Mather values employees and is serious about supporting their health and professional development. We’ve been named one of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces" by the Chicago Tribune for four years in a row and have been recognized as Illinois’ Healthiest Midsize Employer.
