Experienced Pastry Cook

Well Dunn Catering; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Den/Vis Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Well Dunn Catering in Hyattsville, MD seeks an experienced Pastry Cook to support the pastry department in our production kitchen, reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef. You will handle production of desserts and baked goods for catered events, ensuring high quality and consistency.

The role requires 2+ years of pastry experience, strong knowledge of traditional pastry techniques, and the ability to coordinate with other chefs while complying with food regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts preferred.
• 2+ years of pastry cook or baker experience.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with chefs and manage pastry staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and supporting the Pastry Chef with production of dessert items and baked goods.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets and pies.
• Creating confectionery decorations and pastry fillings; keep abreast of new techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques to traditional pastries.
• Adhering to food industry regulations.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring pastry tools are in working order.
• Maintaining a good running order of pastry equipment.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Interpersonal communication

Team coordination

Regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts

Culinary vocational training

Job description

We are seeking an experienced pastry cook to support the pastry department in our production kitchen in Hyattsville, MD. The position will report directly to the Executive Pastry Chef.

Pastry Cook Responsibilities

• Consulting and supporting the Pastry Chef with the production of dessert items, and baked goods.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating confectionery decorations and pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adhering to food industry regulations.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining a good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.

Pastry Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts or similar preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday daytime, some evenings and weekends required during the busy season.

Compensation

Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

• Med/Den/Vis Insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Generous PTO.