Pastry Cook

Mather; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A luxury senior living community in Tysons is seeking a part-time Pastry Cook to prepare high-quality baked goods and desserts. The role involves ensuring proper kitchen practices and working closely with the team to exceed dining expectations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1-3 years of baking experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous paid time off, a 401(k) program, and wellness spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years previous baking experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Familiarity with job-related kitchen equipment.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality baked goods and desserts.
• Ensure kitchen sanitation practices are followed.
• Work with Dining Room Manager for catering needs.
• Monitors menu cycles to ensure dessert availability for service.
• Responsible for early morning pastry production.
• Ensures high visual appeal of bakery items and garnish as needed.

Skills

Baking techniques

Communication skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Pastry Cookfor our luxury location in Tysons! Our Tysons location hosts four on-site dining areas including fine dining, all day casual, modern casual and an upscale bar lounge.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide timely preparation of quality food for residents, customers, family members, guests and staff according to established policies and procedures, using safe food handling principles. Supports the team by demonstrating the highest standards of culinary excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares quality baked goods, desserts and pastries at designated times and cycle menus, while demonstrating kitchen sanitation practices according to HACCP procedures.
• Precuts and portions all baked goods to ensure consistency in portion controls.
• Prepares any needed items for catering requests in a timely and professional manner. Works closely with Dining Room Manager on event needs.
• Regularly checks menu cycle to ensure all food items are available for proper preparation of desserts and other needed items.
• Responsible for early morning production of bakery and pastry needs.
• Ensures a high-quality eye appeal is achieved on all bakery items. Provides additional garnishing when needed to properly present desserts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
• Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools.

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work ® , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.