Culinary - Baker

St Camillus • Wauwatosa, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Baker Join the St. Camillus team and make every meal feel meaningful. Why work at St. Camillus? At St. Camillus, food is more than a meal—it is comfort, connection, and care. As a Baker, you help create a warm and welcoming experience for residents, visitors, and employees by preparing breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods that brighten each day. St. Camillus is a mission-driven, non-profit Life Plan Community with more than 100 years of service to seniors. Our campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home and Community Based Services, and Hospice, giving employees the opportunity to be part of a compassionate community that supports residents through many stages of life. What makes this opportunity special: Meaningful work:Your baking supports the well-being, satisfaction, and daily experience of residents and guests. Supportive team environment: Work alongside dedicated culinary and care professionals who value quality, teamwork, and service. Growth and learning: St. Camillus supports professional development through training, in-service hours, skills fairs, apprenticeships, and scholarship opportunities. Employee appreciation: Team members are recognized and celebrated through employee events, appreciation programs, and community traditions. A mission you can feel proud of: Be part of a longstanding organization committed to compassionate, resident-focused care. Position Summary:The Baker prepares quality breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, visitors, and employees. This position plans bakery production according to menus and dietary needs, follows approved recipes and baking techniques, maintains clean and safe work areas, and helps ensure every item served reflects the high standards of St. Camillus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately measure ingredients.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Minimum of two years of baking experience in a large food service operation.
• Strong knowledge of scratch baking techniques.
• Ability to adjust, scale, and modify recipes to meet dietary and operational needs.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

• Takes pride in preparing attractive, high-quality baked goods from scratch.
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• Can follow recipes, adjust production as needed, and maintain strong sanitation standards.
• Values residents, teamwork, safety, and service excellence.
• Brings creativity, reliability, and attention to detail to each shift.

Responsibilities

• Plans bakery production according to menus and dietary needs.
• Follows approved recipes and baking techniques.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas.
• Ensures every item served reflects the high standards of St. Camillus.
• Prepares quality breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, visitors, and employees.

Benefits

• Professional development through training, in-service hours, skills fairs, apprenticeships, and scholarship opportunities.
• Employee events, appreciation programs, and community traditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED