Multiple locations at 1 Wall street (Printemps) :
Pastry Cook Hourly ($21.00)
Reports to: Executive Pastry Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine
ABOUT PRINTEMPS:
Storied French luxury department store, Printemps, is preparing to open its first ever US location at One Wall Street in the heart of the Financial District.
Located in the historic 50-story landmark, Printemps will have five distinct food and beverage concepts ranging from a casual cafe to a fine dining restaurant. Food and beverage is helmed by Top Chef alumnus and 3-time James Beard
Award Winner, Chef Gregory Gourdet.
ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP:
Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal “James” Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues.
We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate
experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.
Description:
Pastry Cooks are the core of the Pastry Department. You and your fellow Pastry cooks will be responsible for producing mise en place for service, private dining, and special events. Pastry Cooks are also responsible for organizing and cleaning their stations, cooking and plating food to order, and breaking down their stations at the end of their shifts.
As a Pastry Cook, you should have a thorough understanding of classic cooking and pastry techniques as well as a basic understanding of how to use all the equipment required to produce your mise en place safely. Pastry Cooks must possess a natural drive to do well and work together.
We believe in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Pastry Cook, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.
This is a full time position. Our locations at Printemps Mall are open 7 days a week. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Our restaurants offer access to insurance enrollments (must maintain 25 hours per week), no cost life insurance, a short term disability policy, an Employee Assistance Program (with access to free mental health counseling), 40% dining discounts at group restaurants, referral bonuses, and more!
You Are:
- Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
- Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
- Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
Characteristics of success:
- At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, bakery, hotel, etc.)
- Strong commitment to excellence: Always do the right thing, especially when no one is looking
- Positive outlook and demeanor; negativity and malice will not be tolerated
- A desire to learn and grow in an exciting & quickly changing environment
- Sense of urgency
- Able to demonstrate classic pastry and cooking techniques
- Able to prepare ingredients and setup station mise en place for service
- Able to keep your station clean and organized during and after your shift
- A working understanding of sanitation codes and DOH regulations
- Work closely and collaboratively with the savory team
- Must be able to lift & a carry at least 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing)
- Ability to go up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
- Compensation Details
Required Skills:
- Thorough Understanding of Classic Cooking and Pastry Techniques
- Ability to Use Equipment Safely
- Ability to Use All Equipment Required to Produce Mise en Place Safely
- Natural Drive to Do Well and Work Together
- Communication Skills
- Effective and Respectful Communication With Coworkers and Managers
- At Least 2 Years of Experience in a Professional Kitchen
- Strong Commitment to Excellence
- Positive Outlook and Demeanor
- Desire to Learn and Grow
- Desire to Learn and Grow in a Quickly Changing Environment
- Sense of Urgency
- Demonstrate Classic Pastry and Cooking Techniques
- Prepare Ingredients and Setup Station Mise en Place for Service
- Keep Station Clean and Organized
- Understanding and upholding of Sanitation Codes and DOH Regulations
- Collaborate With Savory Team
- Ability to Lift and Carry at Least 50 Pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Comfortable With Repetitive Motions
- Ability to Go Up and Down Flights of Stairs Multiple Times a Day
Benefits & Perks:
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits
- Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Ability to communicate in English preferred
- GED or equivalent level of education preferred