Pastry Cook

About the role

Pastry Cook at Dynamo Room, a brand‑new chop house located in the Penn Station District of Manhattan. The restaurant is the latest project from Sunday Hospitality (Rule of Thirds, Sunday In Brooklyn, Café Chelsea, Hotel Chelsea Lobby Bar, El Quijote, Bedford Post Inn). The Pastry Cook is responsible for executing the culinary and operating standards of Sunday Hospitality, being well‑versed in the menu and food offerings of SHG outlets, and driving sanitation regulations throughout the operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to standards set by the chef.
• Restock ingredients and items that were depleted during the shift.
• Maintain sanitation standards of the kitchen.
• Inspect cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations, rectifying any deficiencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 + years experience as a cook in a high‑volume restaurant.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate (Food Handler’s) required.
• A passion for excellence in hospitality.
• Team‑player attitude, willing to help out wherever necessary.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible work schedule: ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business permits.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects up to 50 lb; kneel, bend, stoop, ascend/descend stairs; and remain on feet for extended periods.

Skills

• Cooking
• Plating
• Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Physical Strength (lifting, bending, etc.)
• Food Safety Knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dining discounts

Pay

Hourly wage ranging from $20.00 to $24.00.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business permits.