Pastry Cook II

Bethesda, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.00 - $21.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Job Description

Ridgewells Headquarters, located in Bethesda, MD, is a premier food service company known for its commitment to delivering high-quality catering and culinary experiences. With a reputation for excellence and a focus on client satisfaction, Ridgewells offers a dynamic work environment where passion for food and creativity are highly valued. As a leader in the food service industry, the company prides itself on providing exceptional catering services for a variety of events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions. Ridgewells continuously strives to innovate and exceed client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and culinary artistry.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred
2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar
creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery
flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings
work experience in off premise/banquet catering or in a high quality, high volume and multi-unit operation
working knowledge of computer applications

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred
post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous
2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar
creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery
flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required
work experience in off premise/banquet catering or in a high quality, high volume and multi-unit operation
working knowledge of computer applications

Job Duties

Decorates and presents pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
prepare and decorate cupcakes, cake pops and cookies
consults with the Pastry Chef to discuss desserts or baked goods for special occasions
follows and develops recipes
prepares candies, mousses, sponges, ganaches and classic French pastries
executes pastry orders for catered events and accommodates special requests
creates enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings
keeps abreast of new pastry baking techniques
applies classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries
monitors equipment and ensure all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order
performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business

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