Pastry Cook - NY Bakery

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Village of Elmsford (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic bakery team where your passion for pastry will shine! In this fast-paced environment, you'll create delightful desserts and pastries while adhering to the highest standards of quality and cleanliness. With opportunities to learn and grow, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values fresh ingredients and innovative techniques. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including health insurance and discounted meals. This is your chance to thrive in a rewarding culinary career!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Free drinks

Discounted meals

Employee assistance programs

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume pastry production.
• Knowledge of varied pastry mixing techniques and baking science.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while producing high-quality pastries.

Skills

Pastry production experience

Ingredient scaling and measuring

Baking science

Custards and creams preparation

Team collaboration

Flexibility in shifts

Communication skills

Tools

Bakery equipment (deck ovens, proofers)

Job description

The responsibilities of the Pastry Cook are diverse and depend on experience, evolving as you develop your skills. The Pastry Cook must thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dish area. Most importantly, the Pastry Cook takes pride in their work and is a team player.

Your recipe for success:

1. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume pastry production, banquet kitchen, or similar environment, with knowledge of:

• Scaling and measuring ingredients
• Varied pastry mixing techniques (creaming, rubbing, whisking, folding, kneading, reverse creaming, all-in-one)
• Making custards and creams
• Controlling ingredient and product temperatures
• Baking science
• Finishing desserts and pastries

Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.

Passion for baking with a focus on freshness, quality, and cleanliness.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to learn and try new pastries.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including one weekend day; shifts range from early morning to early afternoon.

Working Conditions / Essential Skills:

• Stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Kneel, grasp, lift, and manipulate up to 50 lbs regularly
• Reliable attendance
• Availability to work days, late afternoons, weekends, and holidays as needed

Position Requirements:

• Willingness to learn bakery equipment operation (deck ovens, proofers, rack ovens, fryers, etc.)
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume bakery
• Maintain high standards of product quality
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally with clients

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in baking or food manufacturing
• Experience in a high-volume production setting
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Fluency in Spanish and English

Benefits include competitive pay ($18.50-$22.50+/hour), employee assistance programs, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, free drinks, discounted meals, and growth opportunities.

Note: Tatte is an E-Verify employer and an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. Applicants are encouraged to review their rights under federal employment laws.