Executive Pastry Chef Assistant

Company: Gramercy Tavern
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

At Gramercy Tavern, we are dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience. Our Pastry Cook is an integral part of this effort, responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service in the restaurant.Key Responsibilities:

• 'Baking and Pastry Techniques:' Demonstrate a strong understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
• 'Station Preparation:' Ensure that station mise en place is perfectly prepped, seasoned, and prepared to the highest standards by the beginning of service.
• 'Ingredient Knowledge:' Maintain a sound and inquisitive working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and learn new knowledge of ingredients used in our cuisine.
• 'Service Support:' Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, restocking stations as needed and performing last-minute or special-order prep needs with a calm sense of urgency.
• 'Communication:' Communicate effectively and hospitably with all teams throughout the day and throughout service.
• 'Work Area Maintenance:' Maintain an orderly and neat work area, displaying calm professionalism to promote food quality and reduce waste.
• 'Enlightened Hospitality:' Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.Requirements:
  • 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook
  • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
  • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Keywords: Gramercy Tavern, East Orange , Executive Pastry Chef Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, New Jersey