Pastry Cook
Quick Summary
Prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries according to daily production schedules and cycle menus.
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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
Required:
- 1-3+ years 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
- Current sanitation certification.
Preferred:
- Formal culinary training.
- English language proficiency.
What We Offer
~1 min readMather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.
The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
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.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
- First seen
- July 20, 2026
- Last seen
- July 21, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 71%
- Scored at
- July 20, 2026
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