Lead Pastry Cook
Ferrane Bakery – Brooklyn Heights, NY
About Us
Ferrane Bakery is an artisanal, Scandinavian-inspired bakery and café in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Our menu highlights Swedish sandwiches, artisanal breads, and pastries crafted with care, precision, and passion. Since opening in 2025, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite known for our craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and welcoming atmosphere.
Role Summary
We’re looking for a Lead Pastry Cook to take ownership of daily pastry operations within our small but fast-paced kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced pastry professional who thrives on both artistry and organization — balancing production excellence with mentorship and communication in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Lead and participate in daily pastry production, ensuring consistency, timing, and quality across all items
- Delegate and supervise team tasks, acting as the primary point of contact during shifts and ensuring everyone stays on track
- Create and maintain weekly production schedules for the pastry department and staff
- Manage staff scheduling, ensuring proper coverage for morning and afternoon shifts
- Maintain clear communication with the Lead Baker and ownership, including daily updates, shift reports, and alignment on goals and schedules
- Keep all recipes current and accurately documented — recipes must always be updated and stored in the designated recipe folder and on the bakery computer
- Oversee ingredient inventory, manage ordering, and track usage to minimize waste
- Ensure all baking processes meet recipe and quality standards, conducting quality checks and managing real-time production issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, upholding health codes and bakery sanitation policies
- Mentor and support bakers and pastry cooks, fostering a positive team culture and helping develop skills and consistency
- Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in workflow, product quality, and team performance
Skills & Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in pastry, bread, or related baking fields (required)
- Formal education in pastry (preferred, but not required)
- Proven ability to manage pastry staff scheduling, production flow, and communication between departments
- Strong knowledge of cakes, tarts, cookies, and finishing/presentation techniques
- Experience with inventory management, vendor coordination, and quality control
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Availability to work holidays and weekends
- Ability to stand for a full shift and lift 50+ lbs as needed
- Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Familiarity with Swedish-style pastries is a plus — but not required
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity for creative input and advancement
- Daily staff meal and coffee
- Supportive, tight-knit work environment
- Participation in a portion of the bakery’s tip pool
Shifts Needed:
- The position opening is full time (40 hours per week).
- Shift starting between 4am - 6am
- Occasional overnight production or prep shifts may be required, depending on seasonal or special-order needs
- 2 consecutive days off
- Anticipated immediate start date
We Are Looking For
- Passionate about pastry craftsmanship, consistency, and teamwork
- Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership
- Kind, communicative, and respectful in a small team setting
- Excited to contribute ideas and grow with a young, expanding bakery
Learn More About Ferrane Bakery
- Eater New York
- The New York Times
To Apply
Apply directly through Culinary Agents or email your résumé and a short message about your pastry experience to [email protected].
We look forward to meeting our next great Lead Pastry Cook and welcoming you to the Ferrane family.
