Culinary Team - Pastry Cook
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Join our elite Culinary Team at our new 270 Park as a Pastry Cook
As a Pastry Cook within our Culinary Team, you will be responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in the production and service of a variety of pastry items and breads for all the outlets. We are seeking a passionate and creative individual with great attention to detail, a wide range of pastry skills, and a willingness to learn and grow.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a diverse team with a strong work ethic.
- Set up and stock pastry stations per prep lists and recipes.
- Label, date, cover, and rotate all items using FIFO.
- Prepare a range of pastries and breads using approved techniques.
- Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, and allergens.
- Develop new pastry items with leadership feedback.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and efficient under pressure.
- Manage inventory counts, receiving, and stock rotation; report issues.
- Inspect ingredients, finished goods, and equipment; escalate problems.
- Uphold JPMC food quality, safety, and temperature controls.
- Adhere to NYC Sanitation Code and company policies; arrive on time in uniform and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- 2+ years in a professional kitchen or pastry experience.
- Safely and efficiently use cutlery and operate common pastry/kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment and uphold sanitation standards.
- Consistently perform essential job functions safely and successfully, meeting qualitative and quantitative standards.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and follow instructions accurately in a fast-paced setting.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; stand for long periods of times ; frequently walk, bend, reach above shoulder height, and climb stairs.
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance with flexible availability, including shifts that may exceed 10 hours when needed.