Pastry Cook - Legasea New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

3d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the station’s workflow and ensuring meals are prepared and served on time by overseeing the cooking process from start to finish and determining how much time each step requires. The role ensures the quality and consistency of menu items and requires knowledge of all areas of the kitchen. The position includes preparing hot and cold restaurant foods, accommodating guest needs and dietary restrictions, following orders and recipes to company standards, maintaining sanitation, and completing station setup and closing procedures. The role requires Tao Group Hospitality in-venue line cook training and at least one year of baker or pastry experience, or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience. Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge is preferred. Work may involve extended hours, irregular and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. The environment may include noise, crowds, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials.

Requirements

Minimum one year of baker/pastry experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly, stand for extended periods, and push and lift up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.
Ability to work effectively in a team and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate guests’ needs.
Handle allergies, dietary restrictions, and modifications.
Prepare hot and cold restaurant foods and work across food-preparation areas.
Accurately follow orders received through the POS system and directions from the expeditor.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station and comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers as a team player.
Know assigned recipes in depth and execute them to company standards; maintain general knowledge of the venue.
Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
Check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
Set up the station and complete opening and closing procedures as directed, including stocking supplies, setting mise en place according to FIFO and company standards, wiping down and sanitizing the station, and completing assigned duties.
Immediately report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing other team members, share knowledge, and lead by example.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude and a neat, well-groomed appearance according to company standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Help and support fellow team members and complete additional tasks as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with customers, managers, coworkers, and other internal and external parties.