Pastry Chef: Creative Cakes, Desserts & Decor

Papa d’Amour; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Papa d’Amour is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in New York. You will prepare and bake pastries, decorate desserts, and ensure quality and safety standards while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires strong pastry skills, familiarity with food safety regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen. This is a full-time, in-person position with competitive benefits and opportunities to learn new pastry techniques.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry preparation and baking experience.
• Strong cake decorating skills with attention to presentation.
• Familiarity with food handling practices and safety regulations.
• Previous restaurant or catering experience preferred.
• Excellent knife skills and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts per recipes.
• Decorate cakes and pastries with artistic flair.
• Package products for sale or catering; maintain quality and hygiene.
• Assist in food prep, mixing ingredients and operating equipment.
• Keep pastry station clean and organized per safety regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for timely service.
• Provide customer service and answer menu questions.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking

Cake decorating

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Knife skills

Physical strength

Job description

Papa d’Amour is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in New York. You will prepare and bake pastries, decorate desserts, and ensure quality and safety standards while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires strong pastry skills, familiarity with food safety regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen. This is a full-time, in-person position with competitive benefits and opportunities to learn new pastry techniques.