PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Job Summary Creates, plans, and supervises the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled, and the appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs. Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures. Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets or exceeds federal, state, and corporate standards and regulations. Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate. Helps plan and implement seasonal menus. Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Four years of pastry cooking experience is required. One to three years of professional bread‑baking experience is required. High‑end, fine‑dining, or large‑production catering experience is highly preferred. Location: Occasions Caterers – 655 Taylor Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017. Schedule: Full time schedule (Friday through Thursday; hours may vary). More details upon interview. Pay Range: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour. Benefits Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program Medical Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Drug‑free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA