Pastry Cook

Major Food Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 1

Growth Opportunities

Progressive Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Dining Allowance

Unlimited Referral Program

TransitChek Discount

401k Plan with Employer Contribution

Job summary

Major Food Group's Carbone in New York, NY is seeking a Pastry Cook to create and prepare pastry items for a high‑volume, fine dining setting. You will plan desserts, develop recipes from scratch and oversee pastry staff, while keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

Requirements include a culinary diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent experience, minimum 2 years in related roles, and strong communication with a team‑oriented attitude. Compensation ranges $19.00–$22.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required.
• Culinary diploma with Pastry Arts concentration or equivalent in experience preferred.
• Team-oriented and positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Education

Culinary diploma with Pastry Arts concentration

Job description

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Pastry Cook

Band 5 New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3562

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Major Food Group is hiring Pastry Cooks for our team at Carbone!

Carbone is an Italian-American restaurant created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of mid-20th century New York. The food nods to that history, but takes its culinary cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and future. Familiar dishes like Seafood Salad, Linguini Vongole, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Chicken Scarpariello and Veal Parmesan elevated to a new level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

Major Food Group is hiring Pastry Cooks for our team at Carbone!

Carbone is an Italian-American restaurant created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of mid-20th century New York. The food nods to that history, but takes its culinary cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and future. Familiar dishes like Seafood Salad, Linguini Vongole, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Chicken Scarpariello and Veal Parmesan elevated to a new level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

Compensation: $19.00-$22.00 Hourly

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount
• 401k Plan with Employer Contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.