Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
$21 – $24 per hour | Full-time, Hourly
About CosmeCosme is Chef Enrique Olvera’s contemporary Mexican restaurant in New York’s Flatiron District. Our kitchen works with seasonal, local ingredients and a deep respect for Mexican tradition, cooked with precision and served with genuine hospitality. Cosme has been named among The World’s 50 Best Restaurants several times, reaching No. 23 in 2019, and was a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. We’re looking for a Pastry Cook who wants to grow with a team that cares about craft, consistency, and each other.
The RoleReporting to Pastry Chef Rodrigo Diaz, the Pastry Cook prepares and bakes Cosme’s daily pastry and dessert program, runs the pastry plating station during service, and helps keep every plate consistent with our standards. It’s a hands-on role for a cook who loves precision, takes pride in a clean and organized station, and wants to keep learning.
What You’ll Do- Prepare and bake daily pastry items following standard recipes
- Set up, run, and break down the pastry plating station for dinner service
- Check pars, plan prep and orders, and handle freezer pulls and station setup each shift
- Inspect finished pastries for color, texture, and presentation before they go out
- Store, label, date, and rotate all products properly, keeping perishables at safe temperatures
- Keep your station and equipment clean and compliant with DOH and DOL standards
- Help control food cost and waste by following portioning and usage standards
- Experience in pastry production and plating, with solid knowledge of pastry and breads
- Comfort with mixers, slicers, food processors, and other kitchen equipment
- Strong time management and a keen sense of urgency in a fast-paced kitchen
- Sharp attention to detail and clean, organized work habits
- Basic math skills for recipes, measurements, and scaling
- A positive, team-first attitude and an eagerness to learn
- Availability for a variable schedule, including weekends
- Culinary school degree and Food Handler’s certificate preferred
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Family Meal
- Service recognition awards
- Education reimbursement
- Room to grow within the Casamata restaurant group
Standing for most of the shift, climbing stairs, and carrying objects that may weigh more than 40 lbs.
Join Our TeamIf you love pastry and want to cook alongside a team that cares about every detail, we’d love to meet you. Questions about the role? Reach us at [email protected].
Cosme is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k
Required Skills
Ability to Follow Standard Recipes
Skill in Setting Up and Breaking Down Workstations
Attention to Food Safety and Compliance Standards
Ability to Inspect and Ensure Quality of Finished Products
Capability to Manage Food Cost and Waste Effectively
Adaptability to a Variable Schedule
Physical Stamina for Standing and Carrying Heavy Objects
Collaboration With Team Members
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As world-renowned Chef Enrique Olvera’s first American foray, Cosme, in the Flatiron District, serves contemporary dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine that artfully adapt to using local ingredients.
The menu is designed for shared plates of botanas, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages guests to order spontaneously and let conversations linger. In addition to the main dining room, Cosme also encompasses a bar room, as well as a private dining room for up to 12 guests.
Named after a market in Mexico City where Olvera’s grandfather took him as a child, Cosme evokes a strong sense of place. The restaurant embraces its “New Yorkness” by offering dishes created with a Mexican framework and soul but adapted with local and seasonal ingredients.
Cosme provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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