Pastry Cook

Casa Tua; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking a creative and skilled Pastry Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves preparing and baking a variety of exquisite desserts and pastries while ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in baking techniques, an eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With competitive wages and opportunities for growth, this is a fantastic chance for passionate bakers to showcase their talents and contribute to a vibrant culinary experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking and pastry arts.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of desserts and pastries.
• Experiment with new recipes to create unique desserts.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all baked goods.

Skills

Baking Techniques

Pastry Preparation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Job description

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**Job Summary:**
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking a variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of baking techniques. The Pastry Cook ensures that all baked items meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

**Responsibilities:**

1. Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and other components for baked goods.
2. Bake and decorate cakes, cookies, pastries, and desserts per recipes and specifications.
3. Experiment with new recipes and techniques to create unique desserts.
4. Inspect and ensure the quality and consistency of all baked goods.
5. Taste and adjust recipes to maintain high standards.
6. Coordinate with the kitchen team for timely production and delivery.
7. Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
8. Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, and equipment regularly.
9. Properly store ingredients and baked goods.
10. Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies.
11. Follow detailed recipes from the Head Pastry Chef.
12. Measure ingredients accurately for consistency.
13. Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
14. Multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

**Qualifications:**

1. Experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen preferred.
2. Proficiency with baking techniques and pastry preparation.
3. Strong knowledge of baking and pastry arts.
4. Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
6. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
7. Culinary training or certification is a plus.
8. Understanding of food safety standards.
9. Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.

**Physical Demands:**

1. Ability to stand for long periods.
2. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
3. Manual dexterity for shaping and decorating baked goods.
4. Work in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures.

**Work Environment:**

1. High-energy kitchen setting.
2. Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp objects, and equipment.
3. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**Benefits:**

1. Competitive hourly wage.
2. Health, dental, and vision insurance.
3. Retirement plan.
4. Paid time off and holidays.
5. Opportunities for growth and development.
6. Employee meals and discounts.

Casa Tua is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you are passionate about baking and pastry arts, we invite you to apply.

For more details about Casa Tua, visit here.