Baker (Pastry Cook) - The Hay-Adams - $28.38/hour

Alexandria, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $28.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Hay-Adams is a renowned luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Steeped in rich history and surrounded by some of the nation's most iconic institutions, including breathtaking views of the White House, St. John's Church, and Lafayette Park, The Hay-Adams provides a unique and prestigious lodging experience for discerning travelers. This 5-star hotel is celebrated for its refined residence ambiance, impeccable service, and the highest quality amenities, making it the boutique hotel of choice for modern luxury travelers visiting the capital.

Established as a landmark in Washington, D.C., The Hay-Adams combines timeless elegance with contempor... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
food handling certificate
1-2 years of experience as pastry cook in a similar hotel environment
knowledge of pastry skills and operations
ability to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering and special events
ability to read and understand catering BEOs
good working knowledge of English
basic math skills
ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
ability to work with minimal supervision
physical ability to lift and move moderate to heavy items
commitment to uphold high ethical standards and company policies

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred
food handling certificate
minimum 1-2 years of experience as pastry cook in hotels with similar style and standards
ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management
interest in participating in menu planning for dessert items
basic computer skills
ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and solve standard problems independently
ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
physical ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Job Duties

Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
meet with the Pastry or Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
complete opening duties including inspecting cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies, checking production schedule and par, establishing priority items for the day, informing the Pastry or Executive Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned
prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides according to departmental standards
inform the Pastry or Executive Chef of any foreseeable shortages before items run out
inform the Food & Beverage service staff of 86'd items and the amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period
maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements
minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost

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