Pastry Cook

  • The Salty Donut - Georgetown
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

Pastry Cook The Salty Donut

Competitive Weekly Pay + Tips + SignOn Bonus

About The Salty Donut

The Salty is an artisan donut and coffee shop known for chefcrafted donuts, seasonal flavors, and a warm, hospitalitydriven vibe. We make everything inhouse using only the highestquality ingredients no artificial anything, ever.

Were obsessed with creating a positive, consistent experience for our guests and our team. If you love great food, great people, and great energy, youll thrive here.

Job Summary

The Pastry Cook plays a key role in bringing our donuts to life every day. Youll learn every part of the production process dough mixing, cutting, proofing, frying, decorating, and prep. This is a handson, fastpaced role where attention to detail, teamwork, and consistency matter.

No pastry experience? No problem. Well teach you everything you need to know.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mix dough and prepare largebatch recipes
  • Cut, proof, and fry dough to Salty standards
  • Decorate donuts and pastry items with precision and creativity
  • Follow daily production schedules and prep lists
  • Maintain product quality through visual checks and tastings
  • Communicate with the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Leads throughout the shift
  • Ensure cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and tools
  • Complete cleaning checklists and follow foodsafety procedures
  • Support the team with additional BOH tasks as needed

What We Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay + tips
  • SignOn Bonus
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (fulltime)
  • Matching HSA + Matching 401(k)
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Companypaid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Pet Insurance
  • PTO, Sick Time & WellBeing Time
  • 40% off donuts, coffee, merch & catering
  • Friends & Family discount
  • Anniversary program
  • Real opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding brand

About You

  • Previous kitchen experience , minimum 6 months- 1year
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
  • Friendly, positive, teamoriented attitude
  • Curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback
  • Able to multitask and stay organized in a fastpaced environment
  • Comfortable with repetitive and physically demanding tasks
  • Reliable transportation and excellent punctuality
  • Able to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours)
  • Able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Able to read and communicate in English

Join One of the Most Beloved Donut Brands in the Country

If youre ready to learn, grow, and help us create the worlds most beautiful donuts, apply today and help us CRUSH IT at The Salty Donut.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Company is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion and passing of the compliance process.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.50 - $21.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Creativity in Food Presentation

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to New Tasks and Environments

Collaboration With Team Members

Commitment to Quality and Standards

Physical Stamina and Endurance

Problem Solving Skills in a Kitchen Setting

Attention to Food Safety and Hygiene

Willingness to Receive and Implement Feedback

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Initiative in Taking on Additional Responsibilities

Positive Attitude Towards Teamwork

Ability to Handle Repetitive Tasks Efficiently

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Job ID: 523558544
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2026

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