Pastry Cook

Bazaar DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare and manage pastry stations during peak service. You will collaborate with a dynamic culinary team to recreate menu items with precision and tempo, ensuring guest satisfaction.

We value a strong passion for learning and exploring new techniques, with focus on ingredient understanding and consistent quality across all pastry offerings. An energetic, positive environment supports professional growth and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of workstation setup and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Thorough knowledge of pastry menus and recipes.
• Ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and able to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Prep and confidently run a pastry station during busy service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to reproduce menu items to standard.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and expanding pastry knowledge.
• Understand ingredients and their roles in recipes and presentation.

Skills

Station setup

Food safety

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Mobility

Lifting capability

Job description

Description

Pastry Cook

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.

What we would like from you

• Leverage culinary skills, experience and technique to confidently prep and run a station during busy service.
• Seamlessly work with an energetic and positive kitchen team to prepare and reproduce menu items, which will exceed our guest’s expectations.
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Understand all ingredients as they pertain to each recipe and preparation of each authentic menu item

What you can expect from us

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

At The José Andrés Group of restaurants every endeavor is driven by the importance we place in our missions and core values. The diverse array of restaurants that make up José Andrés Group span cuisines and cultures, price points, and service styles. From two 2-Michelin-starred restaurants to game-changing small plates restaurants to fast-casual eateries and a food hall, the company offers unparalleled culinary experiences for every taste. Our restaurants serve a wide variety of global cuisines, including Spanish, American, Mexican, Greek, Peruvian and beyond, each one telling the unique stories gathered by José and the José Andrés Group team through years of travel, research, experimentation and inspiration.

JoseAndresGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Skills & Conditions

• Ability Knowledge of workstation set up and maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhere to food safety guidelines, and collaborate with the kitchen staff to meet the restaurant's menu needs.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and recipes.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.