At The Ivy Hotel, our staff makes every effort to give each guest an outstanding experience, whether they’re here for dinner or an extended stay. We strive to maintain our reputation for sterling service, and are always looking for exceptional staff members ready to join the team at our historic Mount Vernon hotel, located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Rich in history, world-class hospitality and generous luxuries from the moment guests arrive, The Ivy is an otherworldly oasis, unlike any other urban hotel. The first and only Relais & Châteaux property in Maryland,

The Ivy Hotel is where the most exclusive luxuries meet the most inclusive room rates to deliver the only experience of its kind in the world. Complimentary libations, both self serve and upon request, afternoon tea with tiers of sweet and savory treats, in-room delicacies and special nightly turndown delights, made-to-order breakfast wherever you fancy, a chauffeured car service, gratuity and more are all included in one seamless room rate.

The 17-room Mount Vernon mansion defies the traditional luxury hotel experience by inviting guests to make the house their own magnificent home in every sense of the word. Similar to a European countryside chateau, the property’s mystique comes from a combination of history dating back to 1889 and curated treasures collected from around the world. Each room, from the public spaces like the Conservatory and Library to the nine suites and seven bedrooms, is a completely different work of art. Just like the all-embracing warmth of Baltimore, The Ivy is a place for guests to slow down and nurture their true selves.  

DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

The purpose of the position of Pastry Cook is to prepare all pastry-related items while maintaining quality and quantity control and presentation in accordance with established standards of quality as established by the Pastry Chef/Executive Chef. All functions are carried out to maintain an environment of teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares pastry dishes in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation as established by the Pastry Chef

• Ability to stay organized while completing multiple tasks in an efficient manner

• Keep a clean and orderly work area

• Be in the kitchen ready to work at the scheduled time

• Is a team player, willing to help out other stations as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and two-year related experience and/or Culinary Program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for up to 10 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat from the stoves and burners. Daily activities involve the use of knives, slicers, mixers, etc. The kitchen floor may be slippery and wet. Hot liquids in large containers are moved and must be carefully transported.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

• Applicants need to provide their own work permit and only local candidates will be considered.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan

The Ivy Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and pre-employment drug test conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Ivy Hotel is a COVID-19 Vaccinated workforce and employment is contingent upon proof of full vaccination within 30 days of start date.