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Pastry Chef - Full-Time 1st Shift

Freedom Village
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026


Come join our team and love where you work!

Freedom Village is proud to be a debt free Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and has been serving seniors in South Orange County, California since 1987. Our beautiful campus includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. We are always seeking exceptional people with a passion for working with seniors. 


Responsibilities for this position include:

  • Prepare, bakes breads, cakes, pies and other specialty pastries 
  • Follow recipes accurately, measuring, mixing various ingredients 
  • Prepare food throughout the day as needed
  • Responsible for fine dining desserts for specialty dining venues


The person that will thrive in this position is creative, a self-starter and knowledgeable in all aspects of desserts and pastries.

Requirements:

Maintain proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food.

Two (2) plus years pastry experience in a restaurant, hospital or senior living retirement community setting. 

Candidates must have understanding of overall food service production. Experience in quality food production and excellent dining service.


Schedule: Full-time position 6:00am to 2:30pm, Fri-Tues

Salary: $23 to $25 per hour depending upon experience.


Interested in furthering your career or knowledge? At Freedom Village, you have the opportunity to continue your education through our Scholarship program!

*Offer of employment is contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance through Department of Justice, background check, physical exam, TB, drug screen. Covid 19 vaccination preferred, not required. Apply online or in person at Freedom Village, 23442 El Toro Road, Building 1, Lake Forest. For an immediate interview, visit us Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. We look forward to meeting you!

Freedom Village is an EOE.

Salary : $23 - $25

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