Pastry Line Cook

Hawksmoor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Job summary

Hawksmoor NYC is seeking a Pastry Line Cook to support our Executive Chef in delivering world-class desserts and pastries on a high-volume line in a historic New York setting.

Ideal candidates have pastry production experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, liaising with the Pastry Sous Chef to maintain quality and consistency. This on-site role offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and high-volume kitchen environments is essential.
• Strong eye for detail and consistency across desserts.
• Effective communication with pastry team and sous chef is required.

Responsibilities

• Food quality and consistency across pastries and desserts.
• Ensure efficiency of services and kitchen operations.
• Uphold product and service standards for all pastry items.
• Maintain health & safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Support maintenance of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Set an example to staff when working on a section.

Skills

Pastry Techniques

Attention to Detail

Food quality control

Time Management

Pastry Making

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Liaising With Pastry Sous Chef

Teamwork

Job description

Pastry Line Cook:

Hawksmoor NYC is a beautiful National Historic Landmark built as The United Charities Building in 1893. The location is just off Park Avenue South and north of the prestigious Gramercy Park and Union Square. The restaurant seats 170 with 2 Private Dining Rooms, and a 50-cover bar. We are now excited to commence the search for a Pastry Line Cook to support our Executive Chef in ensuring prep and service are providing world class desserts and pastries.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Group are among the best – generous pay and benefits, award-winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). The Sunday Times has recognised us in their Best Companies awards, for seven years in a row, as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK and we endeavour to do the same in the US. We become a certified B in 2022, were voted "best steakhouse in the world" and hold the highest rating with the green restaurant association.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Food quality and consistency
• Efficiency of services/kitchen
• Product and service standards
• Health & Safety
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Set an example to staff when working on a section.

A good understanding of:

• Pastry Production
• Experience making brioches, dough, ice cream, & sorbets, and chocolate
• Liaising with Pastry Sous Chef

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Experience working in professional kitchens in New York.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
• Professionalism and good communication skills.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $26.00)

Benefits & Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program

Required Skills

• Pastry Techniques
• Attention to Detail
• Food quality control
• Time Management
• Pastry Making
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Liaising With Pastry Sous Chef
• Teamwork

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