Pastry Cook

DO & CO AG; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Global leader in luxury hospitality

Job summary

DO & CO AG in New York seeks a skilled Pastry Cook to join a high-volume bakery team. You will prepare pastries, desserts, and confections using standardized recipes, maintain quality and presentation, and ensure food safety across production stations.

This role offers meals, benefits, 401(k), and opportunities to work with a global luxury hospitality leader on a diverse set of events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pastry or bakery experience in high-volume production.
• Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring, mixing, temperatures and times.
• Experience using commercial pastry equipment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, confectionery items, and other bakery products according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Accurately measure, scale, mix, shape, portion, and finish ingredients and pastry products.
• Apply proper mixing, baking, cooling, assembling, and decorating techniques.
• Monitor baking temperatures and times to ensure consistent quality, texture, flavor, and appearance.
• Complete assigned production tasks across multiple pastry stations while meeting strict deadlines.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products for freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Follow proper portion-control procedures and accurately monitor food waste.
• Maintain sufficient ingredients, tools, and supplies at assigned production stations.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and finished products according to food safety standards.
• Safely operate and maintain mixers, ovens, scales, and other commercial pastry equipment.
• Keep workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage 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, equipment, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support the training of new team members when assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Pastry Chef or management.

Skills

Pastry/Bakery experience

Baking ingredients knowledge

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Commercial pastry equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and detail-oriented Pastry Cook to join our growing New York culinary team! We are seeking an experienced pastry professional with strong knowledge of baking ingredients, production methods, and commercial kitchen equipment. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality pastry and bakery products while maintaining consistency, presentation, and food safety standards in a high-volume production environment.

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly - sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, confectionery items, and other bakery products according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Accurately measure, scale, mix, shape, portion, and finish ingredients and pastry products.
• Apply proper mixing, baking, cooling, assembling, and decorating techniques.
• Monitor baking temperatures and times to ensure consistent quality, texture, flavor, and appearance.
• Complete assigned production tasks across multiple pastry stations while meeting strict deadlines.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products for freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Follow proper portion-control procedures and accurately monitor food waste.
• Maintain sufficient ingredients, tools, and supplies at assigned production stations.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and finished products according to food safety standards.
• Safely operate and maintain mixers, ovens, scales, and other commercial pastry equipment.
• Keep workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage 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, equipment, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support the training of new team members when assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Pastry Chef or management.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pastry or bakery experience required, preferably in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, baking temperatures, and preparation times.
• Experience using commercial pastry and bakery equipment.
• Comfortable following standardized recipes and production specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Capable of managing a substantial workload across multiple stations while meeting strict deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, dependable, organized, and committed to producing high-quality products.
• Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $22.29 per hour.
• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• A workplace committed to innovation, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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