Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Position Summary: As a Pastry Cook at Quality Italian, you have a strong foundation in pastry preparation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and plating of all pastry items at their assigned station, while consistently maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and professionalism.
Position Requirements:
- Culinary degree or minimum 2 years of professional pastry experience.
- Prepare and plate pastries, breads, cakes, sauces, and dessert items.
- Strong communication and ability to follow Chef instructions accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station throughout service.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of safe food handling, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Assist with deliveries, cleaning, and other kitchen tasks as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Benefits Include:
- Enhanced Mental Health & Health Care options for all employees, FT/PT without weekly contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision options with Cigna for FT employees
- Transit and Parking Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Dining Discounts & Staff Meals
All candidates must have availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Quality Branded is a Midtown-based restaurant group in New York City, founded by Michael Stillman in 2006. The group is comprised of Midtown staples and fixtures in the city’s dining landscape: Smith & Wollensky NYC, Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Bistro, Don Angie, Zou Zou’s & Chez Zou, Bad Roman, San Sabino, and Twin Tails. Quality Branded is known for its buzzy, energetic spaces and warm hospitality, signature dishes, and tableside flair.
Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Creativity in Pastry Design
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Time efficiency
Ability to prioritize tasks
Willingness to Learn
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Quality Italian presents a menu of modern day adaptations of traditional Italian‑American steakhouse fare.
Quality Branded is a group of upscale restaurants, which are owned or managed by father-son restaurateurs Alan and Michael Stillman with chef Craig Koketsu, including the flagship location of Smith & Wollensky, Quality Meats , Quality Italian New York & Denver, Quality Bistro, Don Angie, Zou Zou's, Kini's Denver and Bad Roman..
Quality Branded makes offering comprehensive benefits to our employees a priority. We offer fantastic traditional benefits as well as some great perks that we hope makes you love working here! In addition to our benefits, we pride ourselves on our long term employees and opportunities for growth in your career, and have a commitment to develop our current employees and promote from within whenever possible.
