Culinary Team - Pastry Cook

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our elite Culinary Team at 270 Park. You will support the Pastry Chef in producing a variety of pastries and breads for all outlets, bringing creativity, precision, and a strong work ethic to every service.

Collaborating with a diverse team, you will set up pastry stations, rotate stock using FIFO, uphold food quality and sanitation standards, and adapt recipes under leadership feedback.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a professional kitchen or pastry experience.
• Safely and efficiently use cutlery and operate common pastry/kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and uphold sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and follow instructions accurately in a fast-paced setting.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; stand for long periods of times; frequently walk, bend, reach above shoulder height, and climb stairs.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance with flexible availability, including shifts that may exceed 10 hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a diverse team with a strong work ethic.
• Set up and stock pastry stations per prep lists and recipes.
• Label, date, cover, and rotate all items using FIFO.
• Prepare a range of pastries and breads using approved techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, and allergens.
• Develop new pastry items with leadership feedback.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and efficient under pressure.
• Manage inventory counts, receiving, and stock rotation; report issues.
• Inspect ingredients, finished goods, and equipment; elevate problems.
• Uphold JPMC food quality, safety, and temperature controls.
• Adhere to NYC Sanitation Code and company policies; arrive on time in uniform and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Join our elite Culinary Team at our new 270 Park as a Pastry Cook

As a Pastry Cook within our Culinary Team, you will be responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in the production and service of a variety of pastry items and breads for all the outlets. We are seeking a passionate and creative individual with great attention to detail, a wide range of pastry skills, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a diverse team with a strong work ethic.
• Set up and stock pastry stations per prep lists and recipes.
• Label, date, cover, and rotate all items using FIFO.
• Prepare a range of pastries and breads using approved techniques.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, and allergens.
• Develop new pastry items with leadership feedback.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and efficient under pressure.
• Manage inventory counts, receiving, and stock rotation; report issues.
• Inspect ingredients, finished goods, and equipment; elevate problems.
• Uphold JPMC food quality, safety, and temperature controls.
• Adhere to NYC Sanitation Code and company policies; arrive on time in uniform and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• 2+ years in a professional kitchen or pastry experience.
• Safely and efficiently use cutlery and operate common pastry/kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and uphold sanitation standards.
• Consistently perform essential job functions safely and successfully, meeting qualitative and quantitative standards.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and follow instructions accurately in a fast-paced setting.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; stand for long periods of times ; frequently walk, bend, reach above shoulder height, and climb stairs.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance with flexible availability, including shifts that may exceed 10 hours when needed.