PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management and hospitality solutions known for operating a vast range of dining services in prestigious locations including museums, performing arts centers, corporations, and other major venues. With a commitment to excellence and innovation in culinary services, Compass Group prides itself on delivering exceptional food experiences while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its employees. The company is widely recognized for its dedication to employee satisfaction, culture, and benefits, including being voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work. This sterling reputation is established on providing outstanding service paired with career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits for associates across all levels of the organization.

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this full-time role as a Pastry Cook offers an exciting opportunity to join Restaurant Associates, a Compass Group company known for offering high-quality dining and event catering services. The position focuses on creating, planning, and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. The Pastry Cook will be expected to ensure that recipes and standards are meticulously followed, control food costs, and prepare appropriate quantities based on established production needs. This role demands a detail-oriented professional passionate about bakery and dessert craftsmanship, who is also adept at overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining compliance with food handling and safety standards, and managing pastry kitchen sanitation.

The Pastry Cook position is ideal for individuals with two to four years of pastry chef experience who are ready to be part of a dynamic culinary team. The job entails supervising hourly kitchen and pastry associates through activities such as interviewing, scheduling, payroll management, training, counseling, and performance review participation. Additionally, the Pastry Cook will contribute to seasonal menu planning and inventory management, including ordering and maintaining pastry supplies and products. The role provides a competitive fixed pay rate of $32.20 per hour, with a schedule that may vary between days and hours, to be discussed further during the interview.

Working at Restaurant Associates within Compass Group means access to an extensive range of benefits designed to support both full-time and part-time associates. Employees can enjoy a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness initiatives, and access to a discount marketplace. Additional voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identity theft protection, and insurance plans covering critical illness, accidents, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs. Full-time associates are also offered health, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts.

Compass Group emphasizes adherence to company policies regarding workplace safety, including the use of appropriate protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques to ensure a safe and compliant kitchen. Also, associates in this role may be eligible for paid and unpaid time off benefits according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Compass Group is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are made based on merit without discrimination. The company supports reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates to perform essential functions. This position represents a rewarding career opportunity to apply specialized pastry skills while contributing to an industry leader well-known for its culinary excellence and employee-centric work environment.