Pastry Cook: Artisanal Desserts & Banquet Prep

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site wellness center

Career growth and training programs

Free parking

Free meals and discounts

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the pastry team by preparing high‑quality desserts, breads, and specialty pastry items for both restaurant guests and large events.

You will follow recipes, apply advanced techniques, and maintain strict sanitation to meet elevated quality and presentation standards. Under guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary Director, you will contribute to teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous learning while expanding your pastry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts preferred.
• Post-secondary culinary training advantageous.
• 2+ years of pastry cook, baker, or similar experience.
• Must obtain and maintain Maryland license per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef in pastry preparation, production, and presentation.
• Report to Pastry Chef about kitchen equipment maintenance and malfunctions.
• Stock food products in coolers and freezers according to storage standards.
• Ensure stock rotation to minimize wastage.
• Bake artisan and decorative breads.
• Prepare advanced confectionery and entremets.
• Prepare hot and cold desserts and desserts decorations.
• Manage pastry station for optimum production and quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation standards

Dessert production

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in baking/pastry arts

Culinary training

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the pastry team by preparing high‑quality desserts, breads, and specialty pastry items for both restaurant guests and large events.

You will follow recipes, apply advanced techniques, and maintain strict sanitation to meet elevated quality and presentation standards. Under guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary Director, you will contribute to teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous learning while expanding your pastry