Pastry Cook

Cookshop, a long-standing neighborhood favorite committed to seasonal and locally produced food, is looking for an ambitious, hard-working, and passionate Pastry Cook.  The pastry cook will prepare and plate pastry and desserts with consistent quality using recipes provided, as well as assisting in daily production. 

Cookshop is an urban restaurant that draws energy and vitality from its commitment to honoring the seasons and using the products of regional farming. We serve lunch, dinner and brunch.

Cookshop is part of The Bowery Group, responsible for neighborhood favorites Rosie’s, Shuka, Shukette and Vic’s. The Bowery Group is proud to list accolades such as James Beard Nominee for Outstanding Restaurateur 2022, Best Chef Greater New York 2022, New York’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2021 in the New York Times, as well as multiple write ups of our restaurants in various publications.

We firmly believe, with limited exceptions, that it is impossible to define American Cuisine. There are so many ethnic, cultural and regional influences that contribute to the variety of what we as Americans choose for our daily meals.

The health of regional agriculture is the driving force for cuisine--the driving force that supports a sustainable relationship with the land; supporting the economic viability of communities, schools and related businesses.

Cookshop has been and continues to be a vital element in this equation.  So, when we talk of seasonal and local it is more than a passing fancy that sounds good on a menu.  It supports our birthright as a varied people standing in contrast to the effects of industrial food production, which disregard the health of our bodies and our land.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(include, but are not limited to):

• Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous and to ensure gracious hospitality
• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in The Bowery Group Employee Handbook
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue
• Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards
• Required to check production lists and assignments
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard
• Acknowledges team members by name
• Exhibits positive body language and facial expression
• Functions as a supportive team member during the course of their shift
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff
• Properly sets-up prep station and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management
• Wipes down and sanitizes station
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable)
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, Prep Cooks must have flexible availability and demonstrate reliable attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education, Certification & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred 

Language Skills

• Must be able to to communicate and understand English 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with co-workers and guests

Reasoning Skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Understanding of how to deal with common scenarios

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk
• Bi-Lateral manual dexterity as required to handle, touch and feel, and reach with hands and arms 
• Ability to talk and hear clearly
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch
• Ability to taste and smell (preferred)
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds 
• Ability to utilize close, distance, color and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and to adjust focus