Pastry Cook

The Dinex Group is seeking a dedicated and motivated Pastry Cook to join our Commissary Prep Kitchen in Downtown Manhattan.

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for daily pastry production and preparation for Épicerie Boulud retail locations, following established recipes, production schedules, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on pastry experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

This is a long-term opportunity for an individual who is passionate about pastry, takes pride in their work, and is looking to grow within a professional culinary team.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare and produce a variety of French pastries and desserts.
• Execute daily pastry production according to established recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
• Prepare and organize daily mise en place to support efficient production.
• Assist with the finishing, assembly, and presentation of pastry products.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, texture, appearance, and portioning across all products.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while meeting daily deadlines.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products according to company standards.
• Maintain the food quality and standards established by the Executive Chef and Pastry Team.
• Keep waste to a minimum and properly handle and discard spoiled or unusable products in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the pastry team and other kitchen departments to support smooth daily operations.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous hands-on pastry production experience in a bakery, pastry shop, restaurant, hotel, or commissary kitchen preferred.
• Working knowledge of pastry ingredients, techniques, and production methods.
• Experience with French pastry and basic pastry techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production specifications accurately.
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Culinary or pastry training is preferred but not required.
• Flexibility to support the needs of the pastry production team.

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.