Pastry Cook Job at Common House, Richmond, VA

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  • Common House
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Common House is seeking a dedicated and motivated culinary professional to join our kitchen leadership team as a pastry cook. The pastry cook plays a critical role in supporting the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in delivering a unique and elevated dining experience for members and guests across all Common House food and beverage outlets.

Responsibilities

Culinary Operations & Menu Execution

  • Ensure that all food served meets Common House & Birdie's standards of taste, presentation, and timeliness.
  • Work closely with line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to ensure seamless service and consistent food quality.
  • Support menu development by testing recipes, giving feedback, and ensuring proper execution of seasonal menus, specials, and events.
  • Maintain accurate prep lists, portion controls, and yield/waste management systems.

Maintenance & Compliance

  • Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
  • Oversee compliance with all local Health Department requirements and internal food safety protocols.
  • Assist in scheduling and overseeing regular cleaning and preventative maintenance.
  • Participate in weekly culinary and operations meetings, contributing updates and feedback.

Experience Requirements

  • At least 3–5 years of progressive kitchen experience
  • At least 1-2 years of baking or pastry experience
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety compliance.
  • Experience in both à la carte and banquet preparation preferred, ideally in a club, restaurant, or hotel setting.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

In exchange for talented skills and contributions, Common House offers all employees a dynamic work environment, fun co-workers, and a competitive salary package. Additionally, we also provide our team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Diverse and inclusive colleagues
  • Generous Health, Dental, Vision, and Reserve Leave Coverage
  • 401k Option
  • PTO and Sick Time
  • Monthly membership at Common House (and your partner/spouse gets one, too!)
  • 50% employee discount on food and non-alcoholic purchases

Common House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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