Pastry Cook

Compass Business Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious private members' club in Washington, DC, as a Pastry Cook, where you will be part of a high-performing culinary team. This exciting role focuses on delivering exceptional culinary offerings to UHNW clientele, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met. With a salary range of $60,000 to $78,500, this position offers a unique opportunity to elevate the member dining experience while working in a refined, service-oriented environment. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a dynamic kitchen, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a pastry cook in a luxury establishment.
• Certification in culinary training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes from assigned station.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Pastry & Bread Experience

Communication Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Education

Culinary Training Certification

Apprenticeship

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative Pastry Cook to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC, servicing UHNW clientele. The club offers a refined dining experience to its distinguished membership. This role is integral to the culinary team, with a focus on delivering exceptional culinary offerings and contributing to an elevated and memorable dining experience.

Position Overview

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for planning, prepping, setting up, and providing quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets, in accordance with standards, recipes, and plating guide specifications. They will maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, in addition to preparing menu items at their assigned station, ensuring food quality that meets the high standards expected of the club. May be assigned to Restaurant kitchen (AM or PM).

Principal (Essential) Duties

1. Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes from assigned station.
2. Communicates frequently with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef regarding orders and progress on orders.
3. Controls and properly stores incoming ingredients.
4. Ensures all dishes are properly prepared according to recipes, food temperature, sanitation, and presentation standards.
5. Enforces strict health and hygiene standards in the assigned station and strictly abides by state sanitation/health regulations and club requirements.
6. Reports to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and in the correct uniform; attends daily briefings, meetings, and training as required.
7. Makes sure the kitchen is properly closed and completes the closing tasks, checking out with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef before leaving.
8. Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; uses equipment and tools only as intended, properly, and safely.
9. Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with all departmental/club policies and procedures.
10. Meets with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other pertinent information.
11. Completes opening duties, including turning on specified equipment, setting up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies, inspecting cleanliness and condition of tools and equipment, checking production schedule and pars, and establishing priorities.
12. Informs the Executive Chef/Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
13. Inspects the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectifies deficiencies and maintains throughout the shift.
14. Prepares, bakes, and finishes breads, cookies, and other specified baked goods according to departmental standards.
15. Organizes all prep items needed from different areas to ensure readiness for service.
16. Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted food cost.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship, or at least 2 years’ experience as a pastry cook in a luxury establishment.
• Proven pastry & bread experience, including in a similar position.
• Ability to communicate satisfactorily in job-related English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to work varied shifts and a flexible schedule in a hot, humid, and noisy environment.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a close-knit, high-performing culinary team within one of Washington, DC’s private clubs. As a Pastry Cook, you will play a key role in elevating the member dining experience and upholding the club’s mission of culinary excellence. If you are passionate about traditional and contemporary food preparation, thrive in a refined, service-focused environment, and take pride in your craft, we invite you to apply.

The salary range for this role is $60,000-$78,500, based on relevant experience.