Lead Pastry Cook - Eataly Flatiron

About the role

A Lead Pastry Cook supervises and participates in the transformation of high-quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes. Reports to the Pastry Chef de Cuisine and Pastry Sous Chef. Leads the Pastry Team in the preparation of pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, brioches, gelato and other Italian desserts in accordance with Eataly’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
• Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a pastry preparation position
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math and measuring skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Pay

This position pays a base rate of $22-$27 per hour.

Schedule

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!