Pastry Cook
Zuma - New York
261 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Zuma - New York hiring Pastry Cook in New York, NY

Zuma - New York hiring Pastry Cook in New York, NY

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Full Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $23.00)
Expired: Feb 2, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

As a Zuma Pastry Cook, you are responsible for preparing a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to delight our guests and elevate their dining experience. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to uphold Zuma's standards of excellence and deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

 

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma in proud to be part of the Azumi collection.

 

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

 

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the preparation and production of a diverse range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, following recipes and guidelines established by the Head Pastry Chef
  • Execute precise measurements and techniques to ensure consistency and quality in all pastry creations
  • Prepare and assemble components for plated desserts, including sauces, creams, garnishes, and accompaniments
  • Bake, decorate, and finish pastries and desserts with attention to detail and presentation standards

 

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

  • A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
  • A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
  • Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
  • Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
  • Solid understanding of pastry techniques, including mixing, baking, piping, and decorating
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

 

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

 As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
  • Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
  • Family Meals are shared daily
  • Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
  • Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

 

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know. 

 

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage. 


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Pastry Preparation

Preparation of Pastries, Desserts, and Baked Goods

Baking

Collaboration With Kitchen Team

Decorating Desserts

Decorating Pastries and Desserts

Execution of Precise Measurements and Techniques

Following Recipes

Plating and Presentation of Desserts

Following Recipes and Guidelines

Baking, Decorating, and Finishing Pastries

Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen

Customer Oriented Service

Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization in the Kitchen

Pastry Techniques Like Mixing, Baking, Piping, and Decorating

Food safety and sanitation protocols

Food safety protocols

Team Player

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Previous Experience in a High Volume Restaurant or Hotel Environment

Working Efficiently Under Pressure

High Standards of Food Quality and Presentation

Attention to Detail

Culinary Techniques

Physical Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Lbs

Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Lbs

Flexible Hours Availability

Standing for Prolong Periods of Time

Standing for Prolonged Periods of Time

Bending, Lifting, Carrying, Reaching/ Extending Arms Frequently

Physical Stamina

Bending, Lifting, Carrying, Reaching/ Extending Arms and Hands Above Shoulder Height

Baking and Pastry Production

Time Management

Ability to Use Tools and Equipment

Basic Knife Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of Merchandising

Organization Skills

Passion for Cleanliness

Positive Attitude

Product Processing

Standard Operating Procedures

Stocking

Taking Direction and Feedback

Taking Initiative

Taking Inventory

Team Management

Teamwork

300+ Covers Per Night

Plating and Presentation

Pastry Making

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Pastry Commissary Knowledge

Baking Bread

Cake Decorating

Chocolate Work

Cake Making

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Japanese, Sushi

Fine Dining, Restaurant Group

Part of Azumi Restaurants

Celebrating 20 years since first opening its doors in London, Zuma is sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002, Zuma has 15 venues globally and 9 seasonal locations.

Featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.

Zuma, the brainchild of award-winning co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker, brings its internationally acclaimed style of authentic and modern Japanese food to Midtown, New York.

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