Pastry Cook

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

Job summary

Join an innovative culinary team at a renowned restaurant, where your passion for pastry can flourish. As a Pastry Cook, you'll craft high-quality seasonal dishes and support the Pastry Chef in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and work alongside a diverse team dedicated to excellence. Enjoy health benefits, paid time off, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes learning and collaboration. If you're enthusiastic about pastry and eager to contribute to a vibrant kitchen, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Family meal during shifts

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for classic French pastry techniques and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to prepare and execute seasonal dishes with quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistent, high-quality seasonal dishes in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the Pastry Chef with preparations and maintain a clean kitchen.

Skills

French pastry techniques

Time management

Collaboration

Food safety standards

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Pastry Team at Frenchette Group

After years working together at New York mainstays, chefs Hanson and Nasr have established a unique mark on New York City’s restaurant scene, creating buzzworthy restaurants founded on collaboration, professionalism, and innovation. Their attention to detail and commitment to employee growth has fostered a welcoming and necessary company culture.

We are currently seeking a Pastry Cook to join Frenchette's culinary team. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and hospitality. As a key member of the culinary team, a successful pastry cook will prioritize positivity, passion, and flexibility. This is a great opportunity to join an energetic, seasoned, and diverse team dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace for learning, collaboration, and growth. Previous experience in a collaborative, food-forward environment is preferred.

What You Can Expect

• Produce consistent, high-quality seasonal dishes in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a positive influence on the team and work well under pressure, fostering a welcoming work environment that boosts staff morale.
• Support the Pastry Chef with pastry preparations.
• Assist the Executive Chef as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen while adhering to NY health and safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for classic French pastry techniques and knowledge of pastry production and plating.
• Experience or eagerness to learn more about pastry, including plating, production, and events.
• Ability to prepare and execute key components of seasonal dishes with quality and accuracy.
• Enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and a desire to be part of a small, diverse pastry program.
• Flexible to work as needed, including mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Excellent time management skills for production and plating.

Why Work with Us

As a valued team member, you will receive:

• Health benefits
• Paid time off and work-life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Family meal during shifts and dining discounts when off-duty

Frenchette is committed to non-discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

For more details about Frenchette, part of the Frenchette Group, visit Culinary Agents.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industry: Restaurants