Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook - FT

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.

At the Army Navy Country Club, Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing quality sweet products including cakes, pastries, cookies, specialty desserts, ice creams and daily menu offerings. Works under the direction of Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare all menu items according to recipes and departmental standards.
• Prepare a wide variety of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, and bread, following defined recipes.
• 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.

• Group Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 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)