Pastry Cook

Jean-Georges Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jean-Georges Management is seeking a Full-Time Pastry Cook to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background and experience in a high-volume restaurant environment. Responsibilities include preparing desserts, maintaining food quality, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work in a prestigious culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of restaurant experience required.
• Knowledge of bakery principles and various cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes as per guest orders.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Assist with production and execution of desserts and baked items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certificate in Pastry and Baking

Job description

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abc Restaurants are passionately committed to offering the freshest, safest ingredients, presenting a seasonal menu, that is locally focused and globally artistic, and cultivating a healthy relationship on our tables and for the planet. Our atmospheric element features environmentally conscious stories, honoring the preservation of the arts and global sustainability.

We are currently seeking Full-Time Pastry Cooks for abc restaurants by Jean-Georges.

Jean-Georges has made culinary history and developed a reputation as remarkable as his food by tapping his deep understanding of the restaurant world and pairing it with his forward-thinking vision.

Position Summary

All cooks will be responsible for high-quality preparation, cooking, and/or production of dishes according to the menu and recipe specifications, following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. The Pastry Cook position will assist with the production and execution of all desserts and baked items.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands.
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate times.
• Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Jean-Georges standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health, and sanitation standards.
• Properly store and/or discard leftover food.
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.
• Perform and complete any other duties and responsibilities given as required in a timely and professional manner.
  
  

Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• Culinary degree or certificate in Pastry and Baking highly desired
• Minimum of two (2) year of restaurant experience; fine dining and high-volume experience required
• Knowledge and experience of bakery principles
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Have experience with multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are conducive to a productive teamwork environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.
  
  

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, etc.

Lucy Restaurant LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

More detail about abcV part of Restaurants by Jean-Georges, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/67825-abcV

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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