Pastry Chef
Douglasville
Pastry Chef
Full Time • Douglasville
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
ABOUT NUTRITION NEST AT PRESERVE LIFE
Imagine creating desserts that don’t just satisfy sweet cravings — they nourish the body and support wellness goals. Nutrition Nest at Preserve Life is a revolutionary integrated wellness destination combining a longevity clinic, beauty boutique, retail store, and experiential restaurant under one roof.
Located on 1,200+ acres of pristine forest with spring-fed lakes, just West of Atlanta, we are redefining how health is experienced. Guided by evidence-based nutrition science, functional ingredients, and culinary artistry, our Experiential Kitchen empowers guests to experience indulgence without compromise.
Opening December 2025.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a Pastry Chef to design and lead a one-of-a-kind pastry program at Preserve Life. This role blends traditional pastry excellence with innovative, wellness-focused recipes to create memorable finales for our experiential dining journey.
Your Mission: Craft desserts that are both beautiful and functional, aligning indulgence with wellness pathways.
Your Impact: Elevate guest experiences through interactive dessert education and culinary artistry.
Your Stage: In-house bakery and interactive dessert station, bringing nutrition and indulgence together.
Your Impact: Elevate guest experiences through interactive dessert education and culinary artistry.
Your Stage: In-house bakery and interactive dessert station, bringing nutrition and indulgence together.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Wellness Bakery & Dessert Creation (35%)
- Lead daily bakery production for breads, buns, and dessert bases
- Develop functional desserts using superfoods, alternative sweeteners, and nutrient-dense ingredients
- Produce signature dessert bases (e.g., Açaí Bowl, Almond Sponge Cake)
- Develop and prepare pathway-aligned sweet condiments for Dessert Condiment Bar
Interactive Guest Experience (30%)
- Personally guide guests through interactive dessert station experiences
- Educate guests on health benefits and flavor profiles of dessert choices
- Visit tables post-service for follow-up conversations, coffee, or tea offerings
- Create memorable educational touchpoints as the sweet finale to dining
Operations & Culinary Standards (20%)
- Maintain pastry station cleanliness, organization, and stock levels
- Execute desserts with precision, artistry, and impeccable presentation
- Manage pastry inventory and minimize waste
- Use KDS and POS systems to ensure accurate service flow and billing
Other Contributions (15%)
- Innovate and test new recipes with wellness focus
- Document and standardize recipes for consistency
- Contribute to seasonal menu development and special events
- Participate in team training and wellness education programs
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role
- Expertise in pastry techniques, cake decoration, and dessert innovation
- Background in high-quality restaurant or bakery environment
- Strong interest in wellness, nutrition, and functional ingredients
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions, substitutions, and alternative sweeteners
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary Arts degree (Pastry/Baking specialization)
- Experience in wellness-focused restaurants or functional food concepts
- Knowledge of gluten-free baking, superfood integration, and alternative flours
- Nutrition education or wellness certifications
- Experience in guest-facing or educational culinary roles
Core Competencies
- Creativity in wellness-focused dessert development
- Precision and artistry in execution and plating
- Excellent time management across production, service, and innovation
- Collaborative approach with kitchen, FOH, and nutrition teams
- Refined palate and deep understanding of flavor balance
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WHY JOIN NUTRITION NEST AT PRESERVE LIFE
- Training in functional ingredients and advanced pastry techniques
- Career path to Head Pastry Chef, Culinary Innovation Lead, or Education Director
- Continuing education support in nutrition, pastry, and wellness certifications
- Access to wellness programs and holistic living environment
- See direct guest impact through education and interaction
Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ESSENCE OF PRESERVE
Life is a gift. The most precious one. The incredible progress in science and medicine within just the last two generations has further enhanced worldwide human longevity. Healthspan vs Lifespan?
Air, Water, Earth, within a lifetime, our lifetime, have moved from being points of relative unconcern to becoming points of critical concern.
Stress has become universal – climatic, economic, demographic, political, personal – all impacting our health.
Current research has shown that whilst specific ailments can be addressed through specialized interventions, overall good health requires a holistic approach – one addressing the body, mind, and soul. The adage “Prevention is better than the Cure” holds more true today than ever before.
At a global level, achieved corporates, individuals, families and communities are seeking and proactively pursuing sustainable good health, contentment, and happiness. Overall economic growth and higher disposable incomes have made this possible. And yet, the quandary on where to begin remains…
About Preserve Life
About Preserve Life
Preserve’s initiative for setting up a world class health center in the midst of endless rolling hills and soothing lakes and rivers, is to address the above growing concerns and to lead individuals to a state of holistic wellbeing.
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