Pastry Cook

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Full Time Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job Title: Pastry Cook
Location: Army Navy Country Club
Department: Culinary
Reports To: Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef & Pastry Chef

About Army Navy Country Club:

Army Navy Country Club is a prestigious private, member-owned institution with a history dating back to 1924. Spanning 488 acres across two campuses located in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia. The Club provides employees with opportunities to contribute to essential operations. As a Pastry Cook at Army Navy Country Club, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare all menu items according to recipes and departmental standards.
• Decorating pastries with toppings to ensure presentation is tasteful and appealing to customers.
• Monitor inventory of baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, and spices, and notify the Chef when items need to be replenished.
• Taste products, review menus, estimate food needs, and maintain appropriate records.
• Create enticing confectionery decorations and pastry fillings.
• Prioritize and ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Duties and areas of responsibility may change daily or long-term at the discretion of the Chef to meet the needs of the team.

Skills:

• Demonstrate skills in baking pastries, desserts, sweets, and other pastry items.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and meet specified deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate pastry equipment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, or a related field, preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training from a culinary institution is a plus.
• Two or more years of experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker, or in a similar role.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings, as needed.

BENEFITS
Army Navy Country Club places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its staff, offering comprehensive benefits designed to support a balanced and fulfilling career.

• Club-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Matching Contributions
• Complimentary Meals
• Club-sponsored Staff Events
• Five Star Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Appreciation Fund – A holiday gift to employees funded solely from voluntary contributions made by Members of the Club

Army Navy Country Club is an EEO

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)