Pastry Specialist — Fresh Bakes, Decor & Guest Experience

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, VA, seeks a dedicated Pastry Cook to support daily pastry production, decorating, and pastry displays in a historic hotel setting.

The role requires at least 2 years in restaurants or hotels, a pastry or baking degree, and strong skills in precise measurements and guest service. On-site full-time position with a probationary period and opportunities for growth within the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to accurately scale recipes and measure ingredients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of weighted and volumetric measurements.
• Greet guests and provide courteous service to colleagues and management.
• 2 years minimum experience in Restaurants or Hotels.
• Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of bakeshops
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Proper following of production rotations
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
• Baking products fresh for daily production
• Basic knowledge of pastry production and products
• Knowledge of special dietary requests
• Retrieve daily orders from Pastry Chef
• Finishing and sending of all daily production
• Responsible for production of pastries, decorating and displays

Skills

Measurement accuracy

Public guest service

Hospitality mindset

Teamwork

Education

Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry Degree

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, VA, seeks a dedicated Pastry Cook to support daily pastry production, decorating, and pastry displays in a historic hotel setting.

The role requires at least 2 years in restaurants or hotels, a pastry or baking degree, and strong skills in precise measurements and guest service. On-site full-time position with a probationary period and opportunities for growth within the culinary team.