Pastry Cook: Creative Desserts at a Prestigious Club

Army Navy Country Club; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Club-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement with Matching

Complimentary Meals

Staff Events

Five Star Employee Recognition

Employee Appreciation Fund

Job summary

Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA is seeking a Pastry Cook for a full-time position. You will prepare all menu items according to recipes, decorate pastries, monitor baking ingredients, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to deliver exceptional desserts for members and guests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in pastry or similar, and flexible availability including weekends/evenings. Associate degree or culinary training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts preferred.
• Post-secondary culinary training is a plus.
• Two or more years of pastry cook or similar experience.
• Flexible availability including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Decorate pastries with toppings for appealing presentation.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients and notify when replenishment is needed.
• Taste products, review menus, estimate needs, and maintain records.
• Create confectionery decorations and pastry fillings.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Pastry baking

Read recipes

Fast-paced environment

Standing long hours

Pastry equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts

Culinary vocational training

Job description

Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA is seeking a Pastry Cook for a full-time position. You will prepare all menu items according to recipes, decorate pastries, monitor baking ingredients, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to deliver exceptional desserts for members and guests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in pastry or similar, and flexible availability including weekends/evenings. Associate degree or culinary training is preferred.