Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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 or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is 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.

• 1‑3+ years of 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.

• Formal culinary training.

$20 - $23 USD

• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays).
• 401(k) program with per pay‑period employer match and annual employer contribution (age 21+).
• Convenient, subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations.
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.