Pastry Cook

About the Company

The Fulton by Jean-Goerges needs pastry cooks! Looking for passionate culinarians. 

Nestled along the waterfront in the Seaport, The Fulton draws inspiration from the storied history of the former Fulton Fish Market—a place that captured the chef’s heart back in 1986. The menu highlights the finest ingredients from the ocean and beyond, honoring tradition with a modern touch. With sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and an inviting outdoor patio, The Fulton delivers a dining experience that feels both quintessentially New York and refreshingly serene.  As part of Seaport Entertainment Group, The Fulton also offers abundant opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and evolving hospitality network—where talent is nurtured and careers can thrive within a culture of excellence.  

About the Role 

Reporting to the Pastry – Chef De Cuisine, the Pastry Cook will support the production of a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for The Seaport. 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. A successful candidate has good experience in different pastry fields, from restaurants to retail, as well as different genres of food. 

What You Will Do 

• 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 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.  

About You 

• Basic knowledge of key pastry disciplines.  

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a 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.  

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).   

• 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.  

Compensation: $18 – 24 per hour 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Seaport Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Seaport explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Corporation.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job.  Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.  The Seaport Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

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