Pastry Prep Cook - Growth, Perks & Fast-Paced Kitchen

Wearefoundingfarmers; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans available

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Dining discount

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Free access to massage therapist

Gym & yoga membership discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking a Pastry Prep Cook to join our pastry and bakery team in a fast-paced kitchen in Reston, VA. You will prepare bread and desserts from scratch, portion ingredients, and ensure quality and sanitation standards.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth and professional development within our expanding restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen or bakery.
• Passion for hospitality and food.
• Bread and pastry preparation experience helpful.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment.
• High level of professionalism.
• Able to read and follow a recipe to standards.
• Able to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed.
• Exposure to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items, following standard recipes and procedures within a specified time.
• Read prep list and prep items, as assigned.
• Properly measure and assemble ingredients required to accurately follow recipe or instructions.
• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agents.
• Rinse and cut raw food products.
• Move food in and out of industrial ovens and cook over an open flame.
• Taste, smell, and view food to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Bread and pastry preparation

Team collaboration

Read recipes

Job description

Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking a Pastry Prep Cook to join our pastry and bakery team in a fast-paced kitchen in Reston, VA. You will prepare bread and desserts from scratch, portion ingredients, and ensure quality and sanitation standards.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth and professional development within our expanding restaurant group.