Pastry Cook

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Creative Culinary Management Company (“CCMC”) is a hospitality company founded in 2020 by Jean-Georges Restaurant Holding Company. Based in New York City’s Seaport in Lower Manhattan, CCMC is responsible for the management of a variety of acclaimed restaurants at the Seaport, each offering unique, world-class dining. CCMC’s mission is to channel its team’s extensive knowledge and passion for hospitality into the creation of memorable guest experiences—from family-friendly dining on the historic cobblestones to intimate waterfront restaurants on Pier 17, along with rooftop dining concepts featuring one-of-a-kind views of Lower Manhattan, and an extensive selection of globally-influenced drinking and dining establishments throughout the Tin Building by Jean-Georges—the a 53,000-square-foot culinary marketplace at Pier 17 on the former site of the Fulton Fish Market.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located inside one of New York’s most historic landmarks. The TIN Building features multiple unique venues: Several full-service restaurants, fast casual, and counter dining outlets as well as 10,000 sf of retail featuring private label products, grab and go, grocery and more. To support this significant operation the Marketplace features a large commissary kitchen and bakery, as well as an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities.

The Howard Hughes Corporation, the nationally recognized real estate company overseeing the re-development of New York City’s Seaport District, envisions the repositioning of the property as a magnet for attracting locals and visitors alike with a unique, year-round blend of entertainment, food, and retail offerings. The centerpiece of the Seaport District’s renaissance is an entirely re-imagined historic TIN Building, featuring a one-of-a-kind Marketplace and entertainment venue operated by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced Pastry Cook to support the production of a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for the TIN Building food hall and its restaurants. We are looking for a passionate and creative talent, who has great attention to detail and a wide range of pastry skills.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for pastry with a good knowledge of the main pastry disciplines. The successful candidate with have a good experience in different pastry fields, from restaurants to retail, as well as different genres of food.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, patisserie items, etc. by following traditional and modern recipes.
• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure and maintain consistency and appropriate standards.
• Knowledge of pastry ingredients and applications.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet the TIN Building standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards.
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.
• Complete any other task given with as required in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.
• Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of key pastry disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Pastry Cook, Baker or relevant role.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques, as well as nutrition and relevant Department of Health qualifications.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

The base pay range for this position is a range of $20-$24 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.