Pastry Cook - Cecconi's Dumbo

Soho House & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career development

Team meals on duty

Job summary

Soho House & Co is seeking a Pastry Cook I for Cecconi's DUMBO to collaborate with the Pastry Chef and craft simple, rustic desserts and pastries that are memorable. You will manage all aspects of the pastry kitchen, prep-to-plate execution, and contribute to COGS while maintaining Soho House standards.

The role requires 3+ years in a fast-paced upscale setting, strong pastry skills from scratch, and the ability to work across stations with a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in fast-paced upscale environment.
• Experience making pastries from scratch and plating.
• Ability to execute all menu items and prepare on all stations.
• Food handler's certificate.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Willing to work morning, night, weekends and holidays.
• Creative ability to develop recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, house-made pastries and desserts across pastry stations for a-la-carte and production needs.
• Assist Pastry Chef with line, inventory, and purchasing to control food cost and waste.
• Supervise Pastry Cook(s) including onboarding and training.
• Follow health and safety policies and enforce company standards and laws.
• Create precise pastries and family meals with attention to detail.
• Support with end-of-shift reports and handover sheets.
• Maintain Soho House standards and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Pastry from scratch

Multi-station prep

Food handler cert

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Creative pastry

Job description

At Cecconi's DUMBO a Pastry Cook I collaborates with the Pastry Chef to create, craft and develop simple, rustic, approachable yet rememberable desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Responsible for all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen and comfortable prepping, production, a-la-carte and COGS. A Pastry Cook I, is efficient and effective in the pastry kitchen and experienced in executing high quality treats, tastes and recipes.
A successful Pastry Cook I is a critical member of the team due to a diverse and specialized skill set and proven ability to execute all menu items, work every station and properly from prep-to-plate as well as deliver consistent pastries through production.

Main Duties

• Well-versed on preparing delicious, house made pastries, following recipes, contributing creatively and working autonomously on all pastry stations to deliver a-la-carte or production-based pasty’s in fast-paced and demanding environment
• Support Pastry Chef on the line and with inventory as well as the purchasing of goods to ensure kitchens are functioning at optimal performance with a sustainable food cost while also maintaining wastage, oven temps and quality to reduce additional costs and educate line staff of the COGs and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company
• Supervise Pastry Cook(s) including but not limited to on-boarding and on-the-job training
• Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, worker's comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable
• Precise attention to detail and efficient in creating a-la-carte dish(s), including family meal
• Support Pastry Chef by assisting with end of shift reports and handover sheets
• Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10
• Positive influence for teams under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff moral

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals
• Strong understanding of making pastry dishes from scratch and plating a-la-cate and production
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations
• Food handler's certificate
• Strong communicator, able to take direction, team player and motivator
• Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team and arrive to work prior to scheduled start to ensure you have appropriate time to situate, eat and be briefed on previous service and anticipated service
• Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed)
• Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.

In accordance with New York law, the salary range for this role if filled within New York is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Pay Range
$25-$25 USD