Pastry Prep & Fruit Specialist — Daily Meals Included

DO & CO group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO group in New York is seeking a hardworking PastryHelper to join our culinary team. You will assist with fruit preparation, cutting, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

This role offers meals, benefits, and opportunities to grow with a global leader in luxury hospitality. The position requires a year of experience in fruit prep or a similar kitchen setting, strong knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in fruit preparation or a similar kitchen environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with different produce-cutting and slicing techniques.
• Knife skills and experience using food-preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, trim, slice, dice, and shred fruits according to production requirements.
• Prepare produce using various cutting techniques, including uniform slices, dices, julienne cuts, wedges, and other specified styles.
• Use knives, peelers, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation tools safely and correctly.
• Ensure all cuts are accurate, consistent, and completed according to recipe and presentation specifications.
• Inspect produce for freshness, quality, and suitability before preparation.
• Measure and mix ingredients as directed by the supervisor or culinary team.
• Assist with inventory and help ensure the department remains properly stocked.
• Notify the supervisor when ingredients, products, or supplies are running low.
• Minimize food waste by following proper preparation, trimming, portioning, and storage procedures.
• Keep workstations, equipment, tools, and preparation areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support a positive, cooperative, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Skills

Fruit prep

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food-prep equipment

Job description

DO & CO group in New York is seeking a hardworking PastryHelper to join our culinary team. You will assist with fruit preparation, cutting, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

This role offers meals, benefits, and opportunities to grow with a global leader in luxury hospitality. The position requires a year of experience in fruit prep or a similar kitchen setting, strong knife skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.