Pastry Cook

Mather-5; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Parking or public transit access

Wellness Spending Account

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

The Mather, a luxury senior living community in Tysons, VA, is seeking a full-time Pastry Cook to craft desserts and baked goods from scratch for four on-site restaurants and events. You will uphold HACCP standards and contribute to visually appealing presentations for residents and guests.

The role requires 1PM-9PM shifts, weekend and holiday availability, and 1-3+ years of baking experience with formal culinary training preferred. Join a team committed to excellence and community impact.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of baking experience in professional kitchens.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and work with HACCP standards.
• Formal culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares baked goods, desserts and pastries according to cycle menus.
• Precuts and portions baked goods for consistent servings.
• Supports catering requests with timely, professional preparation.
• Ensures high-quality presentation and eye appeal of desserts.
• Assists with equipment cleaning and kitchen sanitation per HACCP.

Skills

Baking experience

Communication skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Bring your passion for pastry to a scratch kitchen where craftsmanship and creativity are truly valued. We are seekingfull-time Pastry Cook to join our luxury senior living community in Tysons, delivering exceptional dining experiences across four distinct on-site restaurants—fine dining, all-day casual, modern casual, and an upscale bar lounge. In this role, you’ll create beautifully crafted desserts and baked goods from scratch that delight residents, guests, and team members, all while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. If you take pride in your craft and thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture rooted in excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion, we’d love to meet you.

This is a full-time position. 1PM-9PM Shift. Weekend and holiday availability required.

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.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

Secondary Functions:

• Demonstrates proper use and cleaning of equipment and supplies and performs daily and weekly cleaning assignments. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of baking preparation areas, and promptly reports equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to management.
• Minimizes waste and over production, handles leftovers according to procedures and assures that all items are labeled, dated, and properly stored.

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.

Preferred:

• Formal culinary training.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$22 - $25 USD

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.