Pastry Cook - Dumbo House

Soho House • Brooklyn, NY

19h

About The Position

At Soho House, a Pastry Cook I collaborates with the Pastry Chef to create and develop simple, rustic, approachable desserts, pastries, and other sweet goods. The role is responsible for all aspects of the pastry kitchen, including preparation, production, à-la-carte service, and cost of goods. The Pastry Cook I works efficiently and effectively, executing high-quality recipes and menu items across stations from preparation through plating and production. The position also supports kitchen operations, inventory, purchasing, staff training, food safety, cost control, and consistent service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment.
• Strong understanding of making pastry dishes from scratch and plating for à-la-carte service and production.
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and prepare and deliver high-quality dishes across all stations.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Strong communication skills; ability to take direction, work as a team player, and motivate others.
• Proactive ability to build professional relationships with leaders and the kitchen team.
• Arrive before the scheduled start time to allow time to get situated, eat, and receive briefings on prior and anticipated service.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Creativity and ability to create recipes from scratch.
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands; stand and work on feet for at least 8 hours; move quickly between parts of the club; move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds; and occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house-made pastries by following recipes, contribute creatively, and work autonomously across pastry stations for à-la-carte service and production.
• Support the Pastry Chef on the line, with inventory, and with purchasing to help maintain kitchen performance and sustainable food costs.
• Monitor waste, oven temperatures, and product quality to reduce costs, and educate line staff about cost of goods and their contribution to company profit and loss.
• Supervise Pastry Cooks, including onboarding and on-the-job training.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures, including IIPP, workers’ compensation procedures, and allergy procedures; implement and enforce company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable laws.
• Prepare à-la-carte dishes, including family meal, with close attention to detail and efficiency.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with end-of-shift reports and handover sheets.
• Maintain company target goals and consistent Soho House service standards, including 3-8-10.
• Provide a positive influence for teams under pressure and contribute to a welcoming work environment that supports staff morale.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits and a retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, in managerial or technical paths.
• Mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability opportunities through Soho Impact.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Food and drink-related trips, training, and events through Cookhouse & House Tonic.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• A substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed