Pastry Cook – Luxury Hotel with Paid Vacation & Benefits

The-Ivy-Hotel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical and Dental Insuranceavailable

Company funded HRA plan

Short and Long Term Disability保险可用

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore seeks a Pastry Cook to join Magdalena and our luxury Relais & Châteaux property. You will assist the Executive Pastry Chef with pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistent presentation for restaurant service, afternoon tea, breakfast, and special events.

The role requires strong pastry knowledge, at least two years of experience, and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree, pastry arts certification, or equivalent professional training preferred.
• A minimum of two years of professional pastry or baking experience is required, preferably in a fine-dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or comparable culinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredient handling, and food safety practices.
• Previous experience assisting with production planning and inventory preferred.
• Night and Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with the preparation, production, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Support pastry production for Magdalena restaurant, afternoon tea, hotel breakfast, in-room amenities, turndown offerings, and special events.
• Help organize daily production schedules and prioritize tasks to ensure all items are prepared accurately and on time.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, texture, portion size, quality, and presentation.
• Assist with inventory management, ingredient preparation, proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Monitor ingredient usage and help minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and workstations are properly maintained and stored.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, and other kitchen team members to support smooth daily operations.
• Provide guidance and support to other team members as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled shifts and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Support other kitchen stations and culinary operations when needed to ensure the success of the overall team.
• Plate dishes as instructed by the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef
• Exhibit excellent time management, with and independently of the Executive Pastry Chef, in both preparation and dinner service.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Inventory management

Production planning

Food safety practices

Communication

Education

Two years pastry or baking experience

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or pastry arts certification

Job description

The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore seeks a Pastry Cook to join Magdalena and our luxury Relais & Châteaux property. You will assist the Executive Pastry Chef with pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistent presentation for restaurant service, afternoon tea, breakfast, and special events.

The role requires strong pastry knowledge, at least two years of experience, and the ability to work nights and weekends.