What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at ecco/project?
The ecco/project is a new restaurant group from James Beard award-winning Spike Gjerde (Woodberry Kitchen, La Jetée, Bar Dalí, Cafe Terracotta) dedicated to returning maximum value to regenerative, local growers—contributing to a stronger regional food system, a healthier environment, and a vibrant Baltimore city.
We are searching for Pastry Cooks to join our team at ecco/project to execute, produce, and bake all components for all of the restaurants in the group. From laminated pastries, to whole-grain breads, to ice creams. Each restaurant features a different cuisine all while using the best ingredients from the Mid-Atlantic region. From a Provençal French hotel restaurant to a Spanish tapas bar to the city's only James Beard Award-winning restaurant, there is no shortage of growth or knowledge to gain in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your pastry and baking skills and work with a talented ambitious team. This position is Full Time and reports directly to our ecco/Executive Pastry Chef.
Responsibilities:
- Produce pastries, breads, savory baking, and cakes according to established recipes.
- Work efficiently to execute the daily production list.
- Maintain kitchen tools and cleanliness.
- Assist other areas including savory prep and events as needed.
Skills:
- Measuring ingredients, mixing, portioning.
- Mathematical skills to scale recipes effectively.
- Cake assembly, lamination, and bread workflow.
- (preferred) pasta production.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25