PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking catering company as a Pastry Cook, where your culinary creativity will shine. In this full-time role, you'll prepare exquisite pastries and desserts, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values fresh, local ingredients and culinary expertise. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where your contributions matter, and take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you have a passion for pastry and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4 years of culinary experience, especially in large-scale pastry preparation.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Ensure proper food presentation and serving temperatures.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Pastry Preparation

Food Safety Standards

Portion Control

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for a full time PASTRY COOK position.
• Location: CxRA - 33 51 62nd Street, Woodside, NY 11377 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Friday through Thursday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 4 years of previous culinary experience is preferred. Large scale pastry experience is required.
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour.

CxRA Overview:

We are a custom caterer devoted to creating extraordinary events. Fresh, local ingredients and years of fine-tuned culinary expertise are just the start. Every dish we prepare is the culmination of years of experience, carefully built infrastructure, and an upbeat enthusiasm to quality. We're dedicated not only to the technical standards you'd expect—craft, precision, presentation—but to a sense of warmth and welcome that can't be measured.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.