Pastry Cook

POTOMAC HOSPITALITY GROUP INC • Bowie, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bowie, MD, for a Pastry Cook reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook will work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and pastry team to produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for our restaurants, catering events, and signature cultural experiences.

Day-to-day tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role also involves collaborating with the kitchen team to meet production deadlines, contributing creative ideas to seasonal menus and event-specific offerings, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of work — from daily restaurant pastry production to high-end catering events that bring nationally recognized guest talent into our kitchen throughout the year. The right candidate will be hands-on, creative, and ready to grow under the direction of an Executive Pastry Chef who values team development.

Requirements

• Expertise in baking and bakery production
• Strong creativity and willingness to contribute ideas to pastry design and menu development
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
• Proficiency in culinary techniques related to cooking and pastry creation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality products
• Strong collaboration skills — comfortable working as part of a team under the direction of an Executive Pastry Chef

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a bakery or professional kitchen preferred
• Culinary school degree or equivalent training is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for restaurants, catering events, and cultural experiences.
• Measure and mix ingredients.
• Operate kitchen equipment.
• Monitor product quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to meet production deadlines.
• Contribute creative ideas to seasonal menus and event-specific offerings.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed