Pastry Prep Cook

Job overview

The Pastry Prep Cook role is listed in Washington, DC; the title references District Heights, MD. The posting advertises earnings of $700–$770 per week. Founding Farmers’ kitchens make bread and desserts from scratch as part of a farmer-owned restaurant group focused on thoughtful sourcing and great food. The cook portions ingredients and prepares recipes to established standards while maintaining food quality and sanitation. The role supports the pastry and bakery operation by preparing items efficiently and keeping work and storage areas organized.

What you'll do

• Prepare food items according to standard recipes and procedures
• read prep lists and prepare assigned items
• measure and assemble ingredients
• clean, organize, and stock work and storage areas
• rinse and cut raw food products
• move food in and out of industrial ovens and cook over an open flame
• check food against quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pastry prep cook

bakery prep

food preparation

pastry

recipe standards

food safety

washington dc

district heights md

founding farmers

$700–$770/week

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days, dental and vision plans, paid time off, discounted shift meals and dining, paid pregnancy and parental leave, voluntary disability and accident insurance, company massage therapist access, discounted gym and yoga membership, mental health therapy, training, career growth, and an employee assistance program.

Why this role

High-volume kitchen or bakery experience is preferred, and bread or pastry preparation experience is helpful. The role requires working on one’s feet for eight hours or more and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. Benefits include health insurance plans available after 90 days, paid leave, meal and dining discounts, training, and career growth.

About the employer

Founding Farmers is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.