Pastry Cook

The Mather in Tysons•Tysons, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time Pastry Cook for our luxury location in Tysons! Our Tysons location hosts four on-site dining areas including fine dining, all day casual, modern casual and an upscale bar lounge. POSITION SUMMARY To provide timely preparation of quality food for residents, customers, family members, guests and staff according to established policies and procedures, using safe food handling principles. Supports the team by demonstrating the highest standards of culinary excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion.

Requirements

1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques
Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools.
Current sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

Prepares quality baked goods, desserts and pastries at designated times and cycle menus, while demonstrating kitchen sanitation practices according to HACCP procedures.
Precuts and portions all baked goods to ensure consistency in portion controls.
Prepares any needed items for catering requests in a timely and professional manner. Works closely with Dining Room Manager on event needs.
Regularly checks menu cycle to ensure all food items are available for proper preparation of desserts and other needed items.
Responsible for early morning production of bakery and pastry needs.
Ensures a high-quality eye appeal is achieved on all bakery items. Provides additional garnishing when needed to properly present desserts.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.
Team members are eligible for:
A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.
Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.