Pastry Prep Specialist — Fruit & Produce

DO & CO; New York; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in New York is seeking a hardworking PastryHelper to join our growing culinary team. You will wash, prep, and slice produce, assist with pastry assembly, and help maintain a clean, safe workstation.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $21.35 per hour, complimentary meals, medical/dental/vision coverage, and 401(k) eligibility. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in fruit preparation or a similar kitchen environment preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with different produce-cutting and slicing techniques.
• Knife skills and experience using food-preparation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, cleanliness, and product quality.
• Service-oriented, dependable, and collaborative.
• Comfortable performing repetitive preparation tasks throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Capable of standing for extended periods and safely lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling products or supplies.
• Willing to work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated and warm production areas.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, trim, slice, chop, 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

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food-prep equipment

Job description

DO & CO in New York is seeking a hardworking PastryHelper to join our growing culinary team. You will wash, prep, and slice produce, assist with pastry assembly, and help maintain a clean, safe workstation.

This full-time position offers a pay rate of $21.35 per hour, complimentary meals, medical/dental/vision coverage, and 401(k) eligibility. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.