When you work at Freedom Village at Brandywine , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Freedom Village at Brandywine is recruiting for a hospitality focused Pastry Cook to join our team! This job is full-time, with the hours being 6:00 AM-2:30 PM on weekdays and every other weekend. The starting pay rate is $18-$20/hr based on experience.

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE QUALIFICATIONS WE NEED YOU TO HAVE:

• Degree from Culinary Arts school is preferred; may substitute additional experience for education.
• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours and days. Must exhibit top-notch teamwork.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field, preferred.

IF YOU’RE AN ENTHUSIASTIC, COMPASSIONATE, SENIOR CARE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HOSPITALITY AND SENIOR ENGAGEMENT- PLEASE APPLY, WE’D LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU!

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• Responsible for preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc.
• Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
• Working with Executive Chef on developing new menu items, tastings and staying on top of trends.
• Responsible for developing relationships with vendors.
• Monitors stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
• Maintains a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
• Performs other duties as assigned.