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Bring your passion for pastry to a scratch kitchen where craftsmanship and creativity are truly valued. We are seeking both  full-time and part-time Pastry Cooks to join our luxury senior living community in Tysons, delivering exceptional dining experiences across four distinct on-site restaurants—fine dining, all-day casual, modern casual, and an upscale bar lounge. In this role, you’ll create beautifully crafted desserts and baked goods from scratch that delight residents, guests, and team members, all while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. If you take pride in your craft and thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture rooted in excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion, we’d love to meet you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares quality baked goods, desserts and pastries at designated times and cycle menus, while demonstrating kitchen sanitation practices according to HACCP procedures. Precuts and portions all baked goods to ensure consistency in portion controls. Prepares any needed items for catering requests in a timely and professional manner. Works closely with Dining Room Manager on event needs. Regularly checks menu cycle to ensure all food items are available for proper preparation of desserts and other needed items. Responsible for early morning production of bakery and pastry needs. Ensures a high-quality eye appeal is achieved on all bakery items. Provides additional garnishing when needed to properly present desserts. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Required: 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes. Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools. Current sanitation certification.   The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice. Hourly Pay Range $22 — $25 USD Benefits Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*   Team members are eligible for: A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility. A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better) Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations) Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.  Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of: Medical, dental, and vision plans Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Extended illness benefits Employee wellness programs Short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.   *Benefits are subject