Pastry Cook - Maryland

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

Why We Need Your Talents

The Pastry Cook plays an essential role in supporting the pastry team by preparing high‑quality desserts, breads, and specialty pastry items that enhance the overall culinary experience at Live! Casino & Hotel. Working under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary Director, you will bring creativity, precision, and consistency to every product you craft. Your ability to follow established recipes, execute complex pastry techniques, and maintain strict sanitation and safety standards ensures that each item meets our elevated expectations for quality and presentation. Through your dedication to teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous learning, you help deliver memorable dessert experiences for both restaurant guests and large‑scale banquet events.

Min Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents

The Pastry Cook plays an essential role in supporting the pastry team by preparing high‑quality desserts, breads, and specialty pastry items that enhance the overall culinary experience at Live! Casino & Hotel. Working under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and Culinary Director, you will bring creativity, precision, and consistency to every product you craft. Your ability to follow established recipes, execute complex pastry techniques, and maintain strict sanitation and safety standards ensures that each item meets our elevated expectations for quality and presentation. Through your dedication to teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous learning, you help deliver memorable dessert experiences for both restaurant guests and large‑scale banquet events.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Assist Pastry Chef in pastry preparation, production, and presentation activities.


• Report to Pastry Chef about kitchen and storage equipment repairs, maintenances, and malfunctions.


• Stock food products in coolers and freezers according to food storage standards.


• Ensure stock rotation to minimize wastages.


• Bake artisan and decorative breads.


• Prepare advanced confectionery.


• Prepare advanced entremets and tarts.


• Prepare advanced petit fours and macaroon.


• Prepare hot and cold desserts.


• Create cooperative work environment.


• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.


• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.


• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.


• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.


• Manage pastry station for optimum production and quality.


• Work cooperatively and professionally with other departments, with respect to the chain of command.


• Monitor baking progress using specific tools like thermometers or toothpicks.


• Fulfill essential functions of the position that require extended periods of standing and/or walking.


• Executing pastry orders for restaurants, catered events and accommodating special requests.


• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.


• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.


• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.

Skills To Help You Succeed

• Knowledge of food industry regulations.


• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.


• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High school diploma or GED.


• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.


• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.


• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and moving continuously throughout the shift, often for extended periods.


• Working in high‑heat environments, including ovens, warm prep spaces, and busy kitchen areas.


• Lifting, carrying, and transporting ingredients, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive motions associated with mixing, decorating, and preparing pastries.


• Utilizing fine motor skills and hand dexterity for detailed pastry work, including decorating, shaping, and finishing items.


• Safely operating standard pastry and bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and small tools.


• Maintaining visual acuity sufficient to inspect products for quality, precision, and presentation standards.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees.


• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.


• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Please note that this is a union position, and individuals in this role may be required to pay applicable union dues and fees.

We encourage Team Members to share their preferred shift availability, and we will strive to accommodate individual scheduling preferences whenever possible and consistent with business needs. Please note that this is a union-represented position and scheduling is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Team Members may be required to participate in shift bids, and shift assignments may change based on operational requirements and Team Member seniority.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members may include:
  
  
  
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  
  
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  
  
  • Generous retirement savings options
  
  
  • Paid Time Off
  
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  
  


• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)


• Training and pathways for career growth


• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs


• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases


• Discretionary Performance Bonuses


• Discretionary Service Bonuses


• Free parking


• Free food and discounted meals


• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.


• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.


• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.


• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.


• To work hard and have fun.


• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.


• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!


• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.


• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.