Pastry Prep Specialist - Fresh Fruit & Kitchen Support

DO & CO AG; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO AG is hiring a Pastry Helper to join our New York culinary team. You will assist with fruit preparation, cutting techniques, and maintaining sanitary, organized workstations in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires knife skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Medical benefits and career development opportunities are available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in fruit preparation or similar kitchen environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Familiar with different produce-cutting techniques and knife safety.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive prep tasks over an eight-hour shift.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, trim, slice, and dice produce per production requirements.
• Prepare produce using uniform cuts (slices, dices, julienne, wedges).
• Use knives and prep tools safely and correctly.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and areas clean and organized.
• Inspect produce for freshness and quality before preparation.
• Assist with inventory and notify supervisor when stock is low.
• Minimize waste by proper preparation and portioning.
• Follow food safety regulations and report concerns to management.
• Support a cooperative kitchen environment and perform additional duties.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Food prep equipment

Job description

DO & CO AG is hiring a Pastry Helper to join our New York culinary team. You will assist with fruit preparation, cutting techniques, and maintaining sanitary, organized workstations in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires knife skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Medical benefits and career development opportunities are available for full-time staff.