Pastry Cook

Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the culinary team, supporting pastry production for our restaurant, LĀK, and banquet events with focus on quality, presentation, and consistency.

You will bake pastries, prepare plated desserts, and maintain a clean, organized workstation while following food safety procedures in a bustling hotel kitchen. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry or baking experience in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, or similar setting preferred.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to consistent quality.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage multiple tasks, and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Bake pastries and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare plated desserts for restaurant service.
• Plate desserts for banquets, ensuring consistent presentation and timely service.
• Assist with daily preparation, organization, and storage of pastry ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work closely with the culinary team to meet restaurant and banquet production needs.

Skills

Pastry

Bakery

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This role supports pastry production for our restaurant, LĀK, and our banquet events, with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.If you enjoy baking and creating memorable desserts, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Bake pastries and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare plated desserts for restaurant service.
• Plate desserts for banquets, ensuring consistent presentation and timely service.
• Assist with daily preparation, organization, and storage of pastry ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work closely with the culinary team to meet restaurant and banquet production needs.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry or baking experience in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, or similar setting preferred.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to consistent quality.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage multiple tasks, and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

About Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel

Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel is a progressive, modern 4.5-star lakeside destination within the Autograph Collection, uniquely positioned at the intersection of nature, music, culture, and community. Overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi and steps from Merriweather Post Pavilion, the hotel is designed to be more than a place to stay. It serves as a gathering place, a social anchor, and a cultural connector for the Columbia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC markets.

Background screening is required for this position. You will receive a message requesting authorization.