Pastry Chef

Splendido•Oro Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our award-winning culinary team and turn your passion for baking into a meaningful career! Splendido is seeking a Pastry Chef to create high-quality, scratch-made desserts that delight residents, guests, and staff. We’re looking for someone with a true passion for baking, creativity in presentation, experience in a professional kitchen or pastry environment, strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation (HACCP), and the ability to work early mornings while managing production timelines. As a highly skilled and creative Pastry Chef or Baker, you bring proven experience in professional kitchen environments, with a strong command of baking techniques. You excel at following and developing recipes, managing time efficiently, and working independently while contributing to a collaborative team. Your artistic flair for dessert design and buffet displays sets you apart, and your excellent communication skills enhance kitchen operations. While a culinary degree or certification is preferred, your hands-on expertise and passion for pastry arts are what truly define your success. If you’re ready to make an impact through your craft, we’d love to hear from you! This position is full-time, exempt, and located on-site at Splendido in Tucson. Weekends, holidays, and flexible scheduling for special events.

Requirements

2+ years previous experience as a working baker/pastry chef.
Knowledge and understanding of both current and classic baking and pastry techniques.
Ability to create and follow standardized recipes

Responsibilities

Operate the main pastry station in the kitchen.
Prepare a variety of baked goods and desserts including pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, flatbreads, confections, and specialty ice creams/sorbets.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop rotational dessert menus using scratch-made recipes and natural ingredients.
Ensure all desserts are visually appealing, portioned correctly, and stored safely.
Support catering and special events by preparing dessert items as needed.
Assist with inventory and purchasing of pastry ingredients and supplies.
Lead early morning bakery production and plan for daily pastry needs across all dining venues.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the pastry area and equipment, following HACCP and food safety standards.
Minimize waste and ensure proper labeling and storage of all food items.
Mentor junior kitchen staff and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.
Team members are eligible for:
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 is available to benefit eligible team members.
Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.