COOK

Union Square Events; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Union Square Events in Brooklyn, NY is hiring a Pastry Cook to join our high-volume production team. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of pastry and commissary experience and prior research and development work, with strong focus on recipe development and product consistency.

You'll prepare high-quality pastries following standardized recipes, ensure correct portioning and temperatures, and maintain HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of pastry and commissary production experience.
• R&D experience required.
• Knowledge of pastry production techniques, recipe development and product consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning and temperatures, ensuring items are attractive and tasty.
• Maintains cleanliness and follows safe food-handling procedures.
• Cooks, stores and handles food and supplies per standards.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and safety policies.

Skills

Pastry production

R&D experience

Recipe development

High-volume production

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Union Square Events

• We are hiring immediately for a PASTRY COOK position.
• Location: 147 41ST STREET, 4TH FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY 11232 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedules; Tuesday - Saturday, hours may vary. Schedule may change based on business needs.
• Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced pastry and commissary production environment.
  • Previous research and development (R&D) experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of pastry production techniques, recipe development, and product consistency.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production setting.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
• Pay Range: $24.00per hourto$29.00per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Union Square Events 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: 1555731