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Pastry Cook (Part-Time) We're a small, pastry-driven, allergy-friendly ice cream company looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Pastry Cook to support weekly production. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a small kitchen environment and takes pride in consistency, organization, and producing high-quality products from scratch. Our production includes ice cream, baked goods, inclusions, and other pastry components.

What You'll Do:

Assist with weekly production of ice cream, inclusions, baked goods, and other pastry components Scale and prepare ingredients according to established recipes Follow detailed recipes and methods with consistency and accuracy Package and label finished products Monitor inventory across ingredients, products, and packaging and use that information to prioritize and plan upcoming prep and production Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen throughout production, including dishwashing and following additional sanitation procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact Take ownership of assigned production and prep tasks, including creating and maintaining prep lists based on current inventory and upcoming needs Follow food safety and sanitation procedures Communicate openly and directly with the Executive Chef Maintain and update recipe documentation through our shared recipe database Develop an awareness of what products and components are running low and proactively communicate anticipated production and ordering needs to the Executive Chef Occasionally support retail service or special events as needed

What We're Looking For:

Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness Interest in pastry, food production, or small business operations Ability to follow systems and recipes exactly Comfortable working independently after training Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities without sacrificing quality, consistency, or attention to detail Strong basic math skills for scaling and executing recipes accurately ServSafe Certification is a plus

Non-Negotiables:

Punctuality and reliability are essential Consistent communication is essential. Employees are expected to respond to work-related messages in a timely manner, particularly when messages involve scheduling, shifts, or other time-sensitive operational needs. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Must work efficiently and respectfully in a shared kitchen environment Comfortable standing for extended periods (up to 8 hours with breaks) Must have reliable and consistent transportation to Herndon, VA Minimum of 2 years of formal culinary training OR 2 years of professional experience in a scratch kitchen environment Pastry experience is preferred, but not required. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are more valuable than anything.

Schedule:

2-3 days per week to start (typically 6 hour shifts) Additional hours may become available based on individual performance and business needs

Compensation:

$17/hour + tips. Recent total hourly compensation has typically averaged around $22/hour, depending on sales volume, staffing, and tip distribution. Employee discount

Why This Role Is Different:

You'll work directly with a former Michelin-starred pastry chef and be part of a small team where your work has a real impact on the business. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and become an important part of our production team. Our customers trust us for safe, consistent, and high-quality products, so we hold ourselves, and our team, to a high standard in everything we do.