Junior Pastry Sous Chef - Elevate Desserts & Plating

J-1 Connect Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Dining Discounts

Job summary

J-1 Connect Inc. is seeking a dedicated Junior Pastry Sous Chef with a passion for pastry, an eye for presentation, and a strong work ethic. You will uphold Marea’s standards for desserts, bread, and plated presentations in a high‑intensity kitchen.

You should have 3–4 years of professional pastry experience, solid knowledge of classic techniques and modern plating, and flexibility for AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays. A culinary or pastry degree is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of professional pastry experience
• Strong knowledge of classic pastry techniques and modern plating styles
• Familiarity with doughs, custards, mousses, and dessert garnishes
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a clean station
• Culinary or pastry degree a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for pastry and hospitality
• Flexible availability for AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays

Skills

Pastry experience

Classic pastry techniques

Modern plating styles

Doughs

Custards

Mousses

Plating

Multitask under pressure

Attention to detail

Hospitality mindset

Education

Culinary or pastry degree

Job description

J-1 Connect Inc. is seeking a dedicated Junior Pastry Sous Chef with a passion for pastry, an eye for presentation, and a strong work ethic. You will uphold Marea’s standards for desserts, bread, and plated presentations in a high‑intensity kitchen.

You should have 3–4 years of professional pastry experience, solid knowledge of classic techniques and modern plating, and flexibility for AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays. A culinary or pastry degree is a plus but not required.