Pastry Cook

Corner Table; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Generous paid time off

Collaborative, high-performing team

Job summary

The Smith in New York is seeking a pastry cook to craft breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, and ice creams according to our recipes. You will contribute to a lively, guest-focused experience in a bustling kitchen.

Work with Sous Chefs to maintain quality, follow allergy policies, and keep equipment knowledge current, while upholding a culture of care, teamwork, and joy in making people happy.

Qualifications

• High standards of honesty and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to quality.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Genuine joy in making guests happy and delivering great experiences.
• Love and passion for hospitality and food/beverage.
• Enthusiasm for learning about food and ingredients.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to please guests.
• Previous cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to The Smith’s recipes for breakfasts, desserts, breads, and ice creams.
• Notify Sous Chefs/CDC’s of shortages before inventory runs low.
• Complete opening and closing duties as instructed by the CDC or Sous Chef.
• Follow food allergy policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and safe kitchen practices.

Skills

Honesty & integrity

Detail-oriented

Team player

Excellent communication

Hospitality passion

Food/beverage enthusiasm

Go above and beyond

Previous cooking experience

Job description

THE SMITH

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient, and we put thought into every bite.

THE POSITION: PASTRY COOK

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams to The Smith’s recipes specifications.
• Inform Sous Chefs/CDC’s of any foreseeable shortages before items fall below the restaurant’s minimum quantity
• Complete opening and closing duties as instructed by the CDC or Sous Chef.
• Understand and follow food allergy policies and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of the use of equipment and abide by all safety standards.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS)

• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Learning about food and beverage excites you.
• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.
• You have previous cooking experience.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer