Pastry Cook

Potomac Hospitality Group; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac Hospitality Group in Bowie, MD is seeking a hands-on Pastry Cook to produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for our restaurants, catering events, and signature experiences. You will measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean work environment while contributing to seasonal menus.

The role offers growth under an Executive Pastry Chef, with collaboration across the pastry team to ensure customer satisfaction and timely production for daily

Qualifications

• Expertise in bakery production.
• Creativity in pastry design and menu development.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for restaurants, catering events, and experiences.
• Measure and mix ingredients; operate kitchen equipment.
• Monitor product quality and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to meet production deadlines and seasonal menus.

Skills

Bakery production

Pastry design

Hygiene & food safety

Culinary techniques

Team collaboration

Bakery or kitchen experience

Education

Culinary school degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Potomac Hospitality Group (PHG) is a trusted hospitality management company specializing in

food, culture, and event experiences. With a commitment to fostering connections through

exceptional food and service, PHG has built a reputation for providing unparalleled hospitality

solutions tailored to meet clients' needs.

Operating in the Greater Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan area, the company offers

comprehensive services including event catering, food service contracting, restaurant concepts,

craft services, and hospitality management. PHG's signature restaurant brands include Ruby's

So.Co.Kitchen and Brown Butter Cafe.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bowie, MD, for a Pastry Cook reporting to the Executive

Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook will work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and pastry team to

produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for our restaurants, catering

events, and signature cultural experiences.

Day-to-day tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment,

monitoring product quality, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role

also involves collaborating with the kitchen team to meet production deadlines, contributing

creative ideas to seasonal menus and event-specific offerings, and ensuring customer

satisfaction.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of work — from daily restaurant pastry production to

high-end catering events that bring nationally recognized guest talent into our kitchen

throughout the year. The right candidate will be hands-on, creative, and ready to grow under the

direction of an Executive Pastry Chef who values team development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in baking and bakery production
• Strong creativity and willingness to contribute ideas to pastry design and menu development
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
• Proficiency in culinary techniques related to cooking and pastry creation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and meet deadlinesDetail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality products
• Strong collaboration skills — comfortable working as part of a team under the an Executive Pastry Chef
• Previous experience in a bakery or professional kitchen preferred
• Culinary school degree or equivalent training is an advantage