Pastry Cook

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are seeking a creative and dedicated Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to produce high-quality pastries and desserts. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, following recipes to the letter, and ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, and desserts following standardized recipes and quality guidelines.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of all baked goods.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Organize prep work efficiently to ensure a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with the pastry chef and kitchen team to coordinate production and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding orders, schedules, and special requests.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, and pastry tools.
• Follow proper usage and safety procedures for all baking equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Follow all food safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and report shortages to the pastry chef or supervisor.
• Assist in receiving and properly storing deliveries to maintain freshness FIFO.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of kitchen experience in pastry
• Ability to assemble and decorate cakes, tarts, truffles, cookies, etc.
• Ability to provide quality service in pastry production in accordance with guided specifications while paying detailed attention to color, taste, texture, portion size and overall appearance
• Ability to maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for at least 8 hours

Location: Bruckner Building, 2417 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

Rate: $18.00-21.00/hour

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.