We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join Wolfgang Puck CUT NY team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in  pastry arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

Job Summary: The Pastry Cook’s responsibilities are to prepare, setup and serve breads, pastries, desserts, ice creams, sorbets, and special request items in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.

• Assists in producing and plating pastries, desserts, ice cream and sorbets, and breads for daily lunch and dinner service (for a la carte and PDR menus)
• Understands and maintains all standard pastry recipes.
• Ensures all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis.
• Inspects all food products to ensure high quality and presentation.
• Works well under pressure of meeting production schedules and service timelines
• Able to write, organize and prioritize daily prep lists.
• Performs job functions with minimal supervision.
• Works cohesively with entire culinary staff.
• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards in accordance with NYDOH standards.
• Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Technical Culinary Program Degree with pastry emphasis

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years pastry experience
• Demonstrate adequate pastry production and plating skills in high-volume, a la carte environment
• Open availability - must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays. Most shifts are 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to arithmetically convert recipe ingredients according to yield
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards
• Ability to prepare and plate desserts, ice cream and sorbets, breads, and simple breakfast pastries.
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standard
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Wolfgang Puck Group is a drug-free workplace.