Luxury Hotel Pastry Cook – Dessert Creator

B.-F.-Saul-Hospitality-Group-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hay-Adams, located in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Pastry Cook to support pastry operations for the hotel’s dining outlets. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and collaboration with the Pastry or Executive Chef on menus and events.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of pastry experience in hotels and a high school diploma; culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred, plus a food handling certificate and strong English reading/comprehension skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Food handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of equipment use and safety.
• Follow sanitation regulations and hotel requirements.
• Meet with Pastry or Executive Chef to review assignments and business levels.
• Prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Inform Chef of shortages and available menu specials.
• Minimize waste and manage food cost.

Skills

Pastry skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Culinary training/certification preferred

Job description

The Hay-Adams, located in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Pastry Cook to support pastry operations for the hotel’s dining outlets. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and collaboration with the Pastry or Executive Chef on menus and events.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of pastry experience in hotels and a high school diploma; culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred, plus a food handling certificate and strong English reading/comprehension skills.