Pastry Cook I

FAENA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA is seeking a Pastry Cook 1 responsible for preparing and executing intricate pastry recipes, leading a station during service, and ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pastry arts, a flair for presentation, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience required.
• Ability to lead a station during high-volume service.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items.
• Lead station setup and execution during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of pastry kitchen.

Skills

Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution

Strong station management and time efficiency

Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics

Ability to lead by example and support junior team members

Organized, clean, and calm under pressure

Education

Professional pastry experience, preferably in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant

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Company Description

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world’s finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.

Company Description

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world’s finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.

Following Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, Faena New York, will find its home at 500 West 18th Street, overlooking the High Line in a building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. This latest opening will be synonymous with sophistication, glamour, breathtaking artwork, and cultural trendsetting. This opening will mark the resurgence of luxury nightlife experiences in New York with dynamic food and beverage venues and programming that will make Faena the ultimate destination for the sophisticated traveler to New York.

Job Description

Pastry Cook 1 is a senior production role responsible for executing complex pastry recipes and overseeing station organization, prep, and plating in alignment with Faena’s standards. This role requires technical skill, speed, and creativity to support service and banquet operations at the highest level.

This full-time position has an hourly wage of $33.00 per hour.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items according to executive chef recipes and standards
• Lead station setup and execution during service, ensuring mise en place is complete and organized
• Monitor oven and refrigeration equipment, ensuring all items are stored and rotated properly
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of pastry kitchen in compliance with DOH standards
• Support training and supervision of Pastry Cook 2s and pastry interns
• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house team to ensure dessert presentations align with guest experience
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant
• Advanced understanding of pastry techniques, chocolate work, doughs, creams, and frozen desserts
• Ability to lead a station during high-volume service
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Food Handler Certification preffered
  
  

Skills

• Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution
• Strong station management and time efficiency
• Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics
• Ability to lead by example and support junior team members
• Organized, clean, and calm under pressure
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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