Pastry Cook I

RIDGEWELLS INC•Bethesda, MD

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for impressing our clients with delicious new pastry creations. He/she will be responsible for preparing quality pastry items such as cookies, cupcakes, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups amongst others and special request items from clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: Other responsibilities include, but not limited to: 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, ganache’s 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”.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

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, ganache’s 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”.