Pastry Chef de Partie

The Inn at Little Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance (N

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with match

On-the-job training

Employee education allowance

Employee appreciation events

Complimentary uniforms

Delicious family meals daily prepared

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Inn at Little Washington seeks a skilled cook to join its Michelin-level kitchen team. The role demands 2–3 years of professional cooking experience, and 1 year as lead cook, with familiarity in pastry coordination. Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Competitive pay, 401(k) with match, and comprehensive benefits accompany on-the-job training. Stage interviews will determine specific position and pay, with opportunities for advancement in a renowned, award-winning kitchen

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience cooking, preferably at a Michelin level.
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts.
• 1 year of lead cook experience.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and evaluating product from other culinary stations with management.
• Oversight of pastry chef de partie II,III.
• Strong communication skills and practice.
• Provide consistent service in all areas of food production.
• Demonstrate excellent knife skills, cooking skills and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for ordering of prep from AM as needed and along the guidelines presented by a pastry chef de partie 1 or manager.
• Responsible for overseeing the pastry chef de partie 3 if working on a team section.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, basic pastry techniques & knowledge, measuring ingredients, mixing methods, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Accurately follow and execute recipes for assigned station.
• A firm grasp on knowledge in product identification and use, international cuisine, and technique
• Preparing, setting up, and providing consistent, timely, and organized quality service in all areas of pastry production.
• General fundamental skills in all basic techniques and knife cuts.
• Basic knowledge in product identification and use, international cuisine, and technique
• Ability to consistently prepare and/or plate food as directed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Job description

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

SIGNING BONUS - $1500.00

The Inn at Little Washington Culinary Team will invite all qualified candidates to property to attend a "Stage Interview" as part of the interview process. Based on this interview and previous qualifications demonstrated in the face-to-face interview and via your resume, a culinary leader will determine the position title and pay rate offered.

Summary

Minimumof 2-3 years professional experience cooking, preferably at a Michelin level.General fundamental skills in all basic techniques and pastry execution. Asense of flavor development and evaluation of prep is necessary for thisposition.

Minimumof 1-2 years professional experience cooking, preferably at a Michelin level.This position requires an overall understanding of timelines, product needs,flavor combinations, and the expectations for each dish and service.

Minimumof 1-2 years professional experience cooking, preferably at a Michelin level.This position is an entry level position in the IALW brigade and individualsshould have a strong desire to learn and grow within the kitchen environment.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Responsible for ordering and evaluating product from other culinarystations with management.

Responsible for oversight of pastry chef de partie II,III.

Strong communication skills and practice.

Provide consistent service in all areas of foodproduction.

Demonstrate excellent knife skills, cooking skillsand safe operation of all kitchen equipment.

Responsible for ordering of prep from AM as needed and along theguidelines presented by a pastry chef de partie 1 or manager.

Responsible for overseeing the pastry chef de partie 3 if working on ateam section.

Demonstratecompetent knife skills, basic pastry techniques & knowledge, measuringingredients, mixing methods, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.

Accuratelyfollow and execute recipes for assigned station.

Afirm grasp on knowledge in product identification and use, internationalcuisine, and technique

Preparing, setting up, and providing consistent, timely, and organizedquality service in all areas of pastry production.

Generalfundamental skills in all basic techniques and knife cuts.

Basicknowledge in product identification and use, international cuisine, andtechnique

Ability toconsistently prepare and or plate food as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience cooking, preferably at aMichelin level

Associate’s degree in culinary arts.

1 year of lead cook experience.

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.

PHYSICALDEMANDS

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to stand for long periods of time (5-6 hours consistently).

Able to withstandtemperatures up to and at times exceeding 105 degrees.

Availability and understanding that the position often requires hours more than the standard workweek (40-50 hours).

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**