Pastry Cook

Washington, DC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $29.00 - $32.00

Benefits

Dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment

Employee meal discounts

Health and wellness programs

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity to work in an exclusive private club environment

Collaborative and supportive culinary team

Training and professional development opportunities

Job Description

The prestigious private members' club located in Washington, DC, caters primarily to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele, offering a refined and exclusive dining experience. Known for its elegant ambiance and exceptional service standards, the club prides itself on delivering gourmet culinary offerings crafted by a high-performing culinary team. The club emphasizes maintaining the highest level of quality across all aspects of its food service, making it a preferred dining destination for its distinguished membership. It fosters a close-knit, service-focused culture where tradition meets contemporary culinary creativity, all intertwined with meticulous attention to detail and passion for excellence.\n\nThis unique opportunity is for a... Show More

Job Requirements

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship or at least 2 years' experience as a pastry cook in luxury establishment
proven pastry and bread experience, including experience in a similar position
ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English
ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
ability to provide legible communication
ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a hot, humid, and noisy environment

Job Qualifications

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship or at least 2 years' experience as a pastry cook in luxury establishment
proven pastry and bread experience, including experience in a similar position
ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English
ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
ability to provide legible communication
ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a hot, humid, and noisy environment

Job Duties

Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes from assigned station
communicates frequently to the executive chef and sous chef as to orders and progress on orders
controls and properly stores incoming ingredients
ensures all dishes are properly prepared according to recipes, food temperature, sanitation, and presentation
enforces strict health and hygiene standards in assigned station and maintain strictly abide by state sanitation health regulations and club requirements
reports to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
attends daily briefings, meetings and training as required
makes sure the kitchen is properly closed and complete the closing tasks, check out with executive chef and sous chef before leaving
maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental club policies and procedures
meet with executive chef or sous chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
complete opening duties such as turn on specified equipment and unlock secured areas
secure keys according to procedures
set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards
inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies
ensure everything complies with standards
check production schedule and pars
establish priority items for the day
inform the executive chef sous chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks
inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations
rectify any deficiencies and maintain throughout the shift
prepare, bake and finish breads, cookies and other specified baked goods in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications
organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service
minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost

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