Pastry Cook

Design Cuisine; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An energetic kitchen team is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join their dynamic environment in Arlington, VA. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced setting, focusing on high-quality meal preparation and creative food presentation. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring quality control and maintaining kitchen standards. With a commitment to employee growth and development, this position promises exciting opportunities in a reputable catering service that values creativity and quality. If you're eager to advance in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Dental & Vision Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays (9 days)

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of culinary experience in a high-volume establishment.
• Knowledge of culinary methods, techniques, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and portion control in food preparation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow food safety policies.

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking skills

Customer service experience

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

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Position: Pastry Cook

Job Reference Number: 29174

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Virginia (US-VA)

The Role at a Glance:

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our energetic kitchen team in Arlington, VA, for our Dining & Events division. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals. Ideal candidates are passionate, driven, and eager to grow within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Proper food storage
• Following food safety policies, procedures, and recipes

Qualifications:

Must-haves:

• At least two years of culinary experience in a high-volume, quality establishment focusing on scratch cooking
• Knowledge of culinary methods, techniques, and standards
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and differentiate food items
• Customer service experience

Nice-to-haves:

• Food handlers’ certification

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary UNUM benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits
• EAP
• 401(k)
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off

About Design Cuisine:

Located in Washington, DC, Design Cuisine provides catering and business dining services, creating memorable dining experiences daily.

About Elior North America:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support employee development and provide growth opportunities across our organization.

Disclaimer: This job description is subject to revision by management.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Events Services