Pastry Cook - Cecconi's Dumbo

Soho House & Co. • New York, NY

22h

About The Position

At Cecconi’s DUMBO, the Pastry Cook collaborates with the Pastry Chef to create, craft, 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 management. The Pastry Cook executes high-quality recipes and menu items consistently, works across stations, and supports the kitchen from preparation through plating and production.

The role also supports the Pastry Chef with line work, inventory, purchasing, cost and waste management, staff training, shift reports, and handovers. The Pastry Cook helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and efficient working environment while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, upscale, approachable professional environment.
• Strong understanding of preparing pastry dishes from scratch and plating for à-la-carte service and production.
• Proven ability to execute 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 relationship-building skills with leaders and kitchen team members.
• Arrive before the scheduled start time to get situated, eat, and receive briefings on previous 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 grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands; work on feet for at least 8 hours; move quickly between areas; move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds; and occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house-made pastries by following recipes, contributing creatively, and working autonomously across pastry stations for à-la-carte service and production.
• Support the Pastry Chef on the line and with inventory and purchasing to maintain kitchen performance and sustainable food costs.
• Monitor waste, oven temperatures, and product quality to reduce costs; educate line staff about cost of goods and its contribution to company profit and loss.
• Supervise Pastry Cooks, including onboarding and on-the-job training.
• Follow and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, including IIPP, workers’ compensation, and allergy procedures, as well as company standards and applicable laws.
• Prepare à-la-carte dishes, including family meal, with precise attention to detail and efficiency.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with end-of-shift reports and handover sheets.
• Maintain company target goals and a consistent service experience in accordance with Soho House standards.
• Contribute positively to the team under pressure and help provide a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Retirement fund with a 2% match for full-time employees.
• Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities, including domestic or international and managerial or technical progression.
• Mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability opportunities through Soho Impact.
• Internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Food and drink trips, training, and events through Cookhouse & House Tonic.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• A substantial free team meal while on duty.

What This Job Offers

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