This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bowie, MD, for a Pastry Cook reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook will work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and pastry team to produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for our restaurants, catering events, and signature cultural experiences.
Hospitality is our Legacy.
A warm welcome and mouth-watering food. Ruby’s Southern Comfort Kitchen is the place to go for authentic Southern Fare and soul food catering. A love child of South Carolina, Ruby migrated to the DC area in the early 1900s. A mother of 6 boys, Ruby’s days were filled with working, taking care of her sons, and preparing meals with a side of ruby- “isms” that her brood would carry on in life. The traditions she started, filled with tough life lessons and a ton of love, are carried on by her children and grandchildren today. More importantly, Ruby's recipes and love for cooking are infused into our southern restaurant and company culture today.
At Ruby's, the door is always open and the aromas of comfort food greet you. Welcome to our family kitchen.
Potomac Hospitality Group (PHG) is a trusted hospitality management company specializing in
food, culture, and event experiences. With a commitment to fostering connections through
exceptional food and service, PHG has built a reputation for providing unparalleled hospitality
solutions tailored to meet clients' needs.
Operating in the Greater Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan area, the company offers
comprehensive services including event catering, food service contracting, restaurant concepts,
craft services, and hospitality management. PHG's signature restaurant brands include Ruby's
So.Co.Kitchen and Brown Butter Cafe.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bowie, MD, for a Pastry Cook reporting to the Executive
Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook will work alongside the Executive Pastry Chef and pastry team to
produce high-quality baked goods, pastries, and plated desserts for our restaurants, catering
events, and signature cultural experiences.
Day-to-day tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment,
monitoring product quality, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role
also involves collaborating with the kitchen team to meet production deadlines, contributing
creative ideas to seasonal menus and event-specific offerings, and ensuring customer
satisfaction.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of work — from daily restaurant pastry production to
high-end catering events that bring nationally recognized guest talent into our kitchen
throughout the year. The right candidate will be hands-on, creative, and ready to grow under the
direction of an Executive Pastry Chef who values team development.
● Expertise in baking and bakery production
● Strong creativity and willingness to contribute ideas to pastry design and menu
development
● Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
● Proficiency in culinary techniques related to cooking and pastry creation
● Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and meet deadlines
● Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality products
● Strong collaboration skills — comfortable working as part of a team under the direction of
an Executive Pastry Chef
● Previous experience in a bakery or professional kitchen preferred
● Culinary school degree or equivalent training is an advantage
$21 - $23 per hour