Restaurant Associates
Position Title: Pastry Chef
Pay 13
Reports To: Executive Chef
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !
Job Summary
Restaurant Associates is seeking a Pastry Chef for the prestigious MIT. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing outstanding creations for catering events from menu creation, ordering and sourcing, to preparation and production. Along with creativity and technical abilities, you'll manage a high performing team of 3 full time, hourly associates to deliver the finest service in alignment with Restaurant Associates brand standards.
Open availability is required; days and times of work will be determined based on operational needs. This position offers a desireable 5-day work week, includes all employee meals, discounted parking and employer issued uniforms.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Prepares, produces and orders for the pastry department
+ Manages a team of hourly associates; hiring, training, development
+ Handles, prepares and stores perishable products
+ Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Culinary degree is preferred
+ 5-8 years of related experience in upscale, high volume restaurant and/or catering operations
+ Ability to demonstrate creative and quality driven pastry skills
+ Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality product
+ Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation
+ Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
+ Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
+ ServSafe of Department of Health certification a plus
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Personal Leave
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1446589
Restaurant Associates
Leah Curry
[[req_classification]]
Position Title: Pastry Chef
Pay 13
Reports To: Executive Chef
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !
Job Summary
Restaurant Associates is seeking a Pastry Chef for the prestigious MIT. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing outstanding creations for catering events from menu creation, ordering and sourcing, to preparation and production. Along with creativity and technical abilities, you'll manage a high performing team of 3 full time, hourly associates to deliver the finest service in alignment with Restaurant Associates brand standards.
Open availability is required; days and times of work will be determined based on operational needs. This position offers a desireable 5-day work week, includes all employee meals, discounted parking and employer issued uniforms.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Prepares, produces and orders for the pastry department
+ Manages a team of hourly associates; hiring, training, development
+ Handles, prepares and stores perishable products
+ Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Culinary degree is preferred
+ 5-8 years of related experience in upscale, high volume restaurant and/or catering operations
+ Ability to demonstrate creative and quality driven pastry skills
+ Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality product
+ Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation
+ Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
+ Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
+ ServSafe of Department of Health certification a plus
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Personal Leave
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1446589
Restaurant Associates
Leah Curry
[[req_classification]]
Job ID: 486927058
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025
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