Lux Pastry Cook – Luxury Hotel & Events

The Ivy Hotel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical and Dental Insurance available

Company funded HRA plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and related baked goods for Magdalena and hotel service.

You will help coordinate daily production, maintain a clean, sanitary workspace, manage inventory, and uphold the luxury Relais & Châteaux standards across restaurant service, afternoon tea, breakfast, in-room amenities, and special events.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional pastry or baking experience, preferably in a fine-dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or comparable culinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredient handling, and food safety practices.
• Night and Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Support pastry production for Magdalena restaurant, afternoon tea, hotel breakfast, in-room amenities, turndown offerings, and special events.
• Help organize daily production schedules and prioritize tasks to ensure all items are prepared accurately and on time.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, texture, portion size, quality, and presentation.
• Assist with inventory management, ingredient preparation, proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Monitor ingredient usage and help minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and workstations are properly maintained and stored.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, and other kitchen team members to support smooth daily operations.
• Provide guidance and support to other team members as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled shifts and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication with team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training or pastry arts certification

Job description

The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and related baked goods for Magdalena and hotel service.

You will help coordinate daily production, maintain a clean, sanitary workspace, manage inventory, and uphold the luxury Relais & Châteaux standards across restaurant service, afternoon tea, breakfast, in-room amenities, and special events.