Pastry Cook — Michelin‑Star Kitchen Growth & Craft

The Modern

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay
USHG Digital Wallet access
Health coverage: medical, dental, and视
Paid time off & parental leave
401(k) matching
Life insurance & wellness services
Employee relief fund (HUGS)
Dining discount: 51%
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Learning & mentorship

Job summary

The Modern, a Michelin-starred restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is seeking a Pastry Cook. You will prepare pastry items for service, maintain mise en place, and contribute to a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.

Join a team offering competitive hourly pay, health coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and dining discounts among other benefits. 1+ year pastry experience required and English fluency preferred.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook.
  • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
  • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
  • Demonstrate understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain mise en place prepped, seasoned, and prepared to standards at service start.
  • Maintain knowledge of seasonal ingredients used in our cuisine.
  • Participate in service, restock stations, and assist with last-minute or special-order prep.
  • Communicate effectively with all teams during the day and service.
  • Keep a neat work area, follow recipes, portioning, storage, and FIFO to minimize waste.

Skills

Pastry Cook
English fluency

Job description

The Modern, a Michelin-starred restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is seeking a Pastry Cook. You will prepare pastry items for service, maintain mise en place, and contribute to a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.

Join a team offering competitive hourly pay, health coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and dining discounts among other benefits. 1+ year pastry experience required and English fluency preferred.

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