Gourmet Pastry Prep Specialist

DO & CO; Jamaica (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Global brand experience

Job summary

DO & CO in New York seeks a Pastry Helper to support our growing culinary team. You will wash, cut, and prepare fruits and produce, ensuring consistency with recipes and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. Competitive pay, meals, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered by this luxury hospitality leader.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in fruit preparation, food production, or a similar kitchen environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with different produce-cutting and slicing techniques.
• Knife skills and experience using food-preparation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, cleanliness, and product quality.
• Service-oriented, dependable, and collaborative.
• Comfortable performing repetitive preparation tasks throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and safely lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling products or supplies.
• Willing to work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated and warm production areas.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, trim, slice, chop, dice, and shred fruits according to production requirements.
• Prepare produce using various cutting techniques, including uniform slices, dices, julienne cuts, wedges, and other specified styles.
• Use knives, peelers, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation tools safely and correctly.
• Ensure all cuts are accurate, consistent, and completed according to recipe and presentation specifications.
• Inspect produce for freshness, quality, and suitability before preparation.
• Measure and mix ingredients as directed by the supervisor or culinary team.
• Assist with inventory and help ensure the department remains properly stocked.
• Notify the supervisor when ingredients, products, or supplies are running low.
• Minimize food waste by following proper preparation, trimming, portioning, and storage procedures.
• Keep workstations, equipment, tools, and preparation areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support a positive, cooperative, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Service-oriented

Dependable

Flexible availability

Team collaboration

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

DO & CO in New York seeks a Pastry Helper to support our growing culinary team. You will wash, cut, and prepare fruits and produce, ensuring consistency with recipes and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. Competitive pay, meals, benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered by this luxury hospitality leader.