PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Join the culinary team at one of the world’s leading cultural institutions. As a Pastry Cook at The Met, you’ll work in a creative, dynamic environment that brings together art and hospitality. Our pastry kitchen, located in the museum’s main commissary kitchen, produces for five cafés, a full-service members’ lounge, and a wide range of catered events across The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. We are seeking a skilled, passionate Pastry Cook with a strong foundation in refined, high-volume pastry production. This role offers a multifaceted experience, from daily café offerings to refined plated desserts for events. You’ll work with a tight-knit team that values precision, creativity, and continuous growth.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a high-volume bake shop or catering environment preferred.
- Experience with pastry, dessert, and bread production.
- Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to high standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce a variety of pastries, including breakfast items, cookies, cakes, mousses, custards, and breads.
- Decorate cakes and cupcakes with consistency and artistry.
- Execute desserts for special events, from bite-size sweets to elegant plated desserts.
- Accurately follow recipes provided by the Pastry Chef.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Collaborate with the pastry team to meet daily and event-driven production goals.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure proper handling of equipment and ingredients.
- Maintain a flexible and positive attitude in response to the constant changes and needs of the kitchen.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
