PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Occasions Caterers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Job summary

Occasions Caterers in Washington, DC, is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee and create high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This full-time role requires at least four years of pastry cooking experience and a strong background in bread baking along with catering experience.

Responsibilities include supervising production, ensuring compliance with standards, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining supply inventory.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Four years of pastry cooking experience is required.
• One to three years of professional bread-baking experience is required.
• High-end, fine-dining, or large-production catering experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed and food costs are controlled.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies to ensure appropriate inventory levels.

Skills

Pastry cooking experience

Bread baking experience

High-end catering experience

Job description

Location: Occasions Caterers – 655 Taylor Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017.
Schedule: Full‑time, Friday through Thursday; hours may vary.
Pay Range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour.
Internal Employee Referral Bonus: Available.

Job Summary

Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top‑quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

Qualifications

Four years of pastry cooking experience is required. One to three years of professional bread‑baking experience is required. High‑end, fine‑dining, or large‑production catering experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets or exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.