Pastry Cook

Dartcor Hospitality; Malapardis (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Minimum wage plus gratuity

Job summary

Dartcor Hospitality is seeking a full-time Pastry Cook to support daily pastry production for our busy coffee shop and sister brands. You will work under the Executive Chef team and Commissary Director, producing pastries, learning systems, and contributing ideas as you grow.

Occasional deliveries may be required using a company vehicle. Responsibilities include preparing a wide range of pastries, maintaining quality and cleanliness, and helping develop seasonal offerings while aligning with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Cook in a professional kitchen.
• Working knowledge of core pastry techniques.
• Ability to execute structured formulas with precision.
• Coachable mindset with excitement for long-term growth.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for occasional deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a full range of fresh pastries daily using established formulas and production systems.
• Execute consistent, high-quality pastry production with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef team to learn systems, recipes and standards.
• Assist in development of seasonal and limited-time offerings from concept to execution.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Order ingredients, track usage and manage weekly pastry inventory with documentation.
• Support menu execution and recipe testing for General Coffee Co and catering programs.
• Provide pastry support for sister companies based on event volume and needs.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Time management

Leadership potential

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Description:

Full-Time Pastry Cook

Supporting our brands through our commissary kitchen: General Coffee Co. | Supporting Ome Caterers, The Morris Proper & The Maple

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, reliable and detail-driven full-time Pastry Cook to join our growing team. This position will be primarily focused on daily pastry production for our busy coffee shop, while also providing pastry support for our sister brands; Ome Caterers, The Morris Proper and The Maple, as business demand requires.

This role works directly under the leadership of our Executive Chef team and Commissary Director, who will provide core formulas, systems and production structure. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has the ability to work independently and own the full production at scale.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare and bake a full range of fresh pastries daily using established formulas and production systems, including quick breads, cookies, cakes, pies, choux, sweet breads, laminated doughs and more.

Execute consistent, high-quality pastry production with exceptional attention to detail.

Work closely with the Executive Chef team to learn systems, recipes and operational standards, with the opportunity to contribute creative input as skills grow.

Assist in the development of seasonal and limited-time offerings, learning the full R&D-to-execution process.

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, organization and presentation.

Order ingredients, track usage and manage weekly pastry inventory with accurate documentation.

Support menu execution and recipe testing for General Coffee Co and catering programs.

Provide pastry support for sister companies (Ome Caterers, The Morris Proper, and The Maple) based on event volume and operational needs.

Occasionally assist with delivering product to General Coffee Co using a company vehicle.

Follow all food safety, sanitation and kitchen SOPs.

Demonstrate leadership qualities with the expectation of growing into a future Pastry Lead.

Schedule, Availability and Compensation

• 4:00 AM start time
• 5 days per week, including 1 weekend day
• 35 to 40 hours per week
• $28.00 per hour

Base schedule, Tuesday thru Saturday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Cook in a professional kitchen.
• Working knowledge of core pastry techniques.
• Ability to execute structured formulas with precision.
• Coachable mindset with excitement for long-term growth.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on, entrepreneurial kitchen environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required due to occasional deliveries using a company vehicle.

What you’ll get from us:

• Work alongside collaborative team members who support Ōme Caterer’s core values and are eager to be a part of our team
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life and Vision insurance
• Minimum wage plus gratuity

• 401(k) to help you invest in your future

• Paid time off to help support your life outside of work