Pastry Chef

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is hiring a Pastry Chef to join the opening team of a new café and bakery.

You will develop signatures pastries, cakes, and baked goods from recipe development to final presentation, shaping the brand's visual identity and quality. The role requires 2–3+ years of pastry experience, strong plating skills, and a willingness to work early-morning or afternoon shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of professional pastry experience preferred.
• Strong recipe development and temperature control skills.
• Experience with French pastry techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize recipes for pastries, cakes, and baked goods
• Prepare creams, mousses, ganache, and other pastry components
• Manage temperature and humidity for chocolate tempering, refrigeration, freezing, and fermentation
• Finish and decorate products using classic and modern pastry techniques
• Support seasonal and limited-edition menu development
• Maintain consistent standards for appearance, flavor, and freshness
• Assist with food cost control and waste reduction
• Follow sanitation, food safety, and allergen procedures

Skills

Pastry experience

Recipe development

Plating & presentation

Job description

Pastry Chef – Full-Time | Brooklyn, NY

Salary: $65,000–$95,000/year, based on experience

*Junior: $65K–$75K/Mid-Level: $75K–$85K/Lead: $85K–$95K

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week, including weekdays and weekends

Shifts: 4:00 AM–1:00 PM / 12:00 PM–9:00 PM

Benefits: Health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO)

About the Role

A Japanese company is hiring full-time Pastry Chefs to join the opening team of a new café and bakery in Brooklyn.

You will create signature pastries, cakes, and baked goods—from recipe development and production to final presentation—helping shape the visual identity and quality of the brand.

The concept draws inspiration from Japanese food culture, fermentation, and health-conscious ingredients. Interest in Japanese food or culture is a plus, but Japanese language skills are not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize recipes for pastries, cakes, and baked goods
• Prepare creams, mousses, ganache, and other pastry components
• Manage temperature and humidity for chocolate tempering, refrigeration, freezing, and fermentation
• Finish and decorate products using classic and modern pastry techniques
• Support seasonal and limited-edition menu development
• Maintain consistent standards for appearance, flavor, and freshness
• Assist with food cost control and waste reduction
• Follow sanitation, food safety, and allergen procedures

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of professional pastry experience preferred
• Strong skills in recipe development, temperature control, and plating
• Experience with French pastry techniques is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
• Creative, curious, and able to translate a concept into high-quality products
• Ability to work early-morning and/or afternoon shifts, including weekends