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Pastry Cook - Culinary Barn, District Heights MD

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
discounted shift meal
paid pregnancy leave
Parental leave
short-term disability
accident insurance
Massage therapy
discounted gym membership
discounted yoga membership
Mental health therapy
Training opportunities
Career growth opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Farmers Restaurant Group is a renowned farm-to-table restaurant company known for its commitment to great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, and sustainability practices that protect the environment. Our restaurants are among the most booked nationwide on OpenTable and have been voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. We pride ourselves on creating a lively, fast-paced work environment that promotes continuous learning, professional growth, and employee well-being. As a farmer-owned company, our mission extends beyond delicious cuisine to preserving the lands and waterways for future generations, enriching the community and building an inclusive workplace... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of professional pastry experience in a restaurant, bakery, or catering environment
  • culinary or pastry arts training preferred
  • demonstrated expertise in pastry production
  • ability to work independently
  • high standards for quality and consistency
  • ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • high level of professionalism
  • able to communicate effectively in the primary workplace language
  • physical ability to stand for extended periods
  • capable of lifting weights up to 50 pounds
  • able to perform repetitive movements involving hands and arms
  • willing to work in environments with potential allergen exposure
  • portfolio or social media account showcasing pastry work recommended

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of professional pastry experience in a restaurant, bakery, or catering environment
  • culinary or pastry arts training a plus
  • demonstrated expertise in pastry production
  • experience executing pastry for catering events, with a strong eye for large-format presentation and plating
  • ability to work independently and manage your own production tasks efficiently within a collaborative culinary team
  • high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
  • comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment
  • high level of professionalism
  • able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
  • able to read and follow a recipe to standards
  • ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperatures
  • capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed
  • continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms
  • may be exposed to allergens, such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy
  • portfolio or social media account showcasing your pastry work is strongly encouraged

Job Duties

  • Support the full pastry program at the Culinary Barn, contributing to all baked goods and desserts as a skilled and dependable member of the culinary team
  • produce a full range of pastries scratch
  • plan, execute, and present large-format pastry and dessert spreads for catering events, ensuring professional, visually compelling presentations at scale
  • execute seasonal pastry recipes and preparations
  • execute high-level cake decoration with a strong eye for detail
  • maintain consistency and quality across all pastry output, tasting and evaluating products against established standards
  • assist with pastry inventory, stock rotation, and waste reduction with an eye toward cost-consciousness and ingredient freshness
  • uphold all food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant pastry workspace

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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