PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME) - (Expired Job)

Occasions is a part of Restaurant Associates, the leading provider of dining and event catering services for prestigious venues such as museums, performing arts centers, and corporations across the nation. Located at 655 Taylor Street Northeast, Washington, DC, Occasions offers full-time pastry chef positions to talented culinary professionals seeking to grow their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. Restaurant Associates is proudly recognized for its commitment to top-quality food production and excellent workplace culture, evidenced by receiving Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards for Best Places to Work.

As a full-time Pastry Chef at Occasions Caterers, you will play a critical role in creating, planning, and supervising the daily production of premium pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This position requires expertise in pastry preparation, quality control, and inventory management to consistently deliver exceptional products that meet established standards and customer expectations. Working Monday through Sunday with variable hours, the role offers a competitive pay range of $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

You will also be responsible for ensuring recipes are followed precisely, managing food costs, maintaining proper presentation and serving temperatures, and upholding strict food handling and sanitation protocols. Leading hourly kitchen and pastry associates will be a vital part of your responsibilities, including interviewing, scheduling, training, and conducting performance reviews. You will help plan and implement seasonal menus that excite and delight clients, managing inventory by ordering and maintaining pastry supplies efficiently.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a company that values safety by enforcing protective measures such as the use of cut gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques. Full-time associates enjoy a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, health and wellness programs, as well as employee assistance programs and flexible spending accounts. Occasions and Restaurant Associates prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensuring fair treatment for all candidates and employees.

If you possess prior pastry cooking experience and are passionate about producing top-quality baked goods in a fast-paced, professional kitchen, this role at Occasions Caterers in Washington, DC provides a rewarding career path supported by excellent benefits and the opportunity to be part of a renowned company with a strong reputation for excellence in catering and foodservice.