Pastry Cook

Kent Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality company is looking for a Pastry Cook to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the heart of the Pastry Department, responsible for preparing exquisite desserts and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. With a focus on classic pastry techniques and a commitment to excellence, you'll work closely with a spirited team dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences. If you're passionate about pastry and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a professional kitchen required.
• Ability to demonstrate classic pastry and cooking techniques.
• Strong commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for service and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Collaborate with the savory team for seamless service.

Skills

Classic pastry techniques

Cooking techniques

Sanitation codes knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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Title: Pastry Cook

Reports to: Managers (both Kitchen & Dining Room)

About Kent Hospitality Group

Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal "James" Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.

Job Summary:

Pastry Cooks are the core of the Pastry Department. You and your fellow cooks will be responsible for producing mise en place for service, private dining, and special events. Pastry Cooks are also responsible for organizing and cleaning their stations, cooking and plating food to order, and breaking down their stations at the end of their shifts.

As a Pastry Cook at Time And Tide, you should have a thorough understanding of classic cooking and pastry techniques as well as a basic understanding of how to use all the equipment required to produce your mise en place safely. Pastry Cooks at Time And Tide must possess a natural drive to do well and work together.

Kent Hospitality Group (the group behind Crown Shy & SAGA) believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Pastry Cook, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co workers & managers.

You Should Be:

• Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
• Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
• Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
  
  

Candidate Requirements & Characteristics Of Success

• At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, bakery, hotel, ect.)
• Strong commitment to excellence: Always do the right thing, especially when no one is looking
• Positive outlook and demeanor; negativity and malice will not be tolerated
• A desire to learn and grow in an exciting & quickly changing environment
• Sense of urgency
• Able to demonstrate classic pastry and cooking techniques
• Able to prepare ingredients and setup station mise en place for service
• Able to keep your station clean and organized during and after your shift
• A working understanding of sanitation codes and DOH regulations
• Work closely and collaboratively with the savory team
• Must be able to lift & a carry at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing)
• Ability to go up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Have knowledge of KHG restaurants
  
  

Job Duties

• Clock in for your shift (after you have changed into your uniform)
• Be on duty and in uniform at scheduled time
• Gather all required mise en place from prep kitchen
• Check requisition list day to day
• Participate in cooking family meal as required
• Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
• Maintain station cleanliness
• Clock out for your shift (before you have changed out of your uniform)
  
  

More detail about Time and Tide part of Kent Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/678023-Time-and-Tide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Professional Services

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