Pastry Cook - The Willard InterContinental Washington

InterContinental Hotels Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,447 - 43,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Employee room discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a motivated Pastry Cook for The Willard InterContinental Washington. In this role, you will create a range of delicious pastries and desserts while maintaining a clean kitchen environment and managing supplies. Candidates should have a degree or certificate in culinary arts and a minimum of three years of culinary experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a competitive starting pay rate of $26.79 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a culinary professional.
• Proficiency in the local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing and tasty pastries for guests.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness; follow local hygiene laws.
• Manage supplies and equipment, minimizing waste.
• Report unsafe equipment or low supplies to supervisors.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Handle guest inquiries and provide service assistance.
• Wear uniform with pride and comply with safety procedures.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Strong reading, writing, and basic mathematics skills

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Job description

Pastry Cook – The Willard InterContinental Washington

Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, DC, Washington

Hotel: IC - The Willard Washington D.C. (WASHA), 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 20004

As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for creating a wide range of pastries and desserts that meet the highest culinary standards. You will collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure consistent quality and presentation. Your role includes maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, managing inventory, and contributing to menu development.

Key Accountabilities

• Create visually appealing and tasty pastries for guests.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness; follow local hygiene laws.
• Manage supplies and equipment, minimizing waste.
• Report unsafe equipment or low supplies to supervisors.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Handle guest inquiries and provide service assistance.
• Wear uniform with pride and comply with safety procedures.
• Take on ad‑hoc duties as required.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Physical stamina – able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Strong reading, writing, and basic mathematics skills.
• Flexibility – willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance – meet local food‑handling laws and the minimum age requirement; fluent in the local language.
• Excellent communication – warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to.

Requirements

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a culinary professional.
• Proficiency in the local language(s).

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay rate: $26.79 (starting rate for Washington, DC). Salary may vary based on experience, performance, and other factors.

Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k), and employee room discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.