Pastry Cook II

Montage International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Ongoing community outreach events

Hotel discounts

Associates' events throughout the year

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan with company-mirr

Job summary

Montage International's Pendry property seeks a Pastry Cook II who crafts high-quality pastries and supports a dynamic culinary team in a luxury hotel setting.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain pastry quality, and uphold sanitation standards while meeting guest expectations and creating memorable WOW moments for guests. The role offers great learning opportunities and hotel-wide perks.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• You enjoy creating pastries where appearance, colors, and taste appeal show up every time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel's standards.
• Mentor Cook III and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Passion for baking and pastry creation.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level.
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area.
• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism.
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

Skills

Pastry creation

Baking techniques

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Pendry, It's All Because of YOU!

Pastry Cook II

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it's a way of life. Don't just imagine the possibility—join us.

The pay scale for the Pastry Cook II position is $25.71 per hour. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

Your Journey

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel's standards
• Mentor Cook III and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Passion for baking and pastry creation
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

About You

• You enjoy creating pastries where the appearance, colors, and taste appeal show up every time
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates' events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we're committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it's a way of life.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.