Luxury Pastry Line Cook – Club & Events

The Ned & Ned's Club; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $27/hour

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance

Complimentary meals for staff

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Ned & Ned’s Club Washington DC is seeking a Pastry Line Cook to support pastry production across our Club restaurants and events kitchens. You will report to the Head Pastry Chef and collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold craftsmanship, consistency, and artistry in every pastry item.

You will help prepare pastries, breads, and plated desserts for multiple outlets, execute recipes to exacting standards, and participate in menu development and plating design while maintaining cleanliness

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of professional pastry experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong technique in laminated doughs, custards, mousses, tarts, and plated desserts.
• Experience leading a station in high-volume production.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Open shift availability including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Uphold Ned’s Club standards of hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production of pastries, breads, and plated desserts for The Gallery, Kaia, Founders Dining Room, and private events.
• Execute recipes and presentations to the exacting standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Manage prep lists, organize station mise en place, and ensure smooth service transitions between outlets.
• Maintain precision, consistency, and artistry in every component leaving the pastry kitchen.
• Execute banquet and event pastry requirements according to BEOs and service timelines.
• Work closely with and learn from the Head Pastry Chef, gaining exposure to menu development, flavor composition, and presentation design.
• Communicate effectively with the savory kitchen and service teams to ensure timing, plating, and service excellence.
• Take initiative in problem-solving, organization, and maintaining high morale within the pastry department.

Skills

Pastry production

Lamination doughs

Plated desserts

Kitchen leadership

Time management

Hygiene & safety

Open shift availability

Education

Culinary or pastry degree

Job description

The Ned & Ned’s Club Washington DC is seeking a Pastry Line Cook to support pastry production across our Club restaurants and events kitchens. You will report to the Head Pastry Chef and collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold craftsmanship, consistency, and artistry in every pastry item.

You will help prepare pastries, breads, and plated desserts for multiple outlets, execute recipes to exacting standards, and participate in menu development and plating design while maintaining cleanliness