Pastry Prep Cook & Baker — Fast-Paced Café

Maman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Growth opportunities

In-store discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Maman NYC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Prep Cook/Baker to support daily bakery and café operations. You will prepare pastries and menu items, follow maman recipes, and help ensure consistent quality, presentation, and food safety across teams.

You will work closely with the BOH team to maintain efficient prep, assist with deliveries, and uphold brand standards while delivering an excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or back-of-house experience in a café, bakery, or similar fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with pastry preparation and basic baking techniques.
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of basic kitchen techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and adaptability skills.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality product.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries and menu items according to maman recipes following portioning, and quality standards.
• Perform daily prep tasks such as chopping, measuring, mixing, and assembling ingredients with accuracy and efficiency.
• Utilize strong knife skills and proper techniques to ensure consistency and safety.
• Support baking and production needs to ensure all items meet visual and quality expectations.
• Uphold high standards for aesthetics and presentation so every item served reflects the brand’s commitment to excellence.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow food safety guidelines.
• Label, date, and store all food items to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate issues impacting quality, safety, or presentation to the Kitchen Leader promptly.
• Work positively with the back-of-house team and support front-of-house operations as needed.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Pastry preparation

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Time management

Hospitality

Stands for long periods

Job description

Maman NYC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Prep Cook/Baker to support daily bakery and café operations. You will prepare pastries and menu items, follow maman recipes, and help ensure consistent quality, presentation, and food safety across teams.

You will work closely with the BOH team to maintain efficient prep, assist with deliveries, and uphold brand standards while delivering an excellent guest experience.