PASTRY PREP COOK (FULL TIME) 1411387

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Pastry Prep Cook at a leading catering company known for its commitment to quality and creativity. In this full-time role, you'll prepare delicious pastries and desserts, ensuring every dish meets high culinary standards. You'll work in a vibrant kitchen environment, collaborating with talented chefs and contributing to extraordinary events. If you're passionate about food and eager to showcase your culinary skills, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in your career while being part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in hospitality.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience, especially in large-scale pastry preparation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to standards and regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and customer service.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for full time PASTRY PREP COOK position.
• Location: CxRA - 33 51 62nd Street, Woodside, NY 11377 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Friday through Thursday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 3 years of previous culinary experience is preferred. Large scale pastry experience is required.
• Pay Range: $18.50 per hour to $22.50 per hour.

CxRA Overview:

We are a custom caterer devoted to creating extraordinary events. Fresh, local ingredients and years of fine-tuned culinary expertise are just the start. Every dish we prepare is the culmination of years of experience, carefully built infrastructure, and an upbeat enthusiasm to quality. We're dedicated not only to the technical standards you'd expect—craft, precision, presentation—but to a sense of warmth and welcome that can't be measured. We cut no corners to make big events feel intimate and intimate events feel magnificent.

You: Love your work and want to be a part of an extraordinary team. Are an outstanding problem solver. Enjoy learning from your team-members and sharing standard methodologies. Are hands-on, meticulous, analytical, and a teammate who is ready to get going quickly!

Us: A team of bold strategists who share an obsession about a shared passion for outstanding food and genuine hospitality. We champion unforgettable events, embrace creative collaboration with our clients, colleagues, and premier vendors.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.