Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

Faena New York

500a West 18th Street, New York, NY

Full Time Hourly ($33.00)

Expires: Aug 2, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

FAENA CULTURE

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world's finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.

Following Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, Faena New York, will find its home at 500 West 18th Street, overlooking the High Line in a building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. This latest opening will be synonymous with sophistication, glamour, breathtaking artwork, and cultural trendsetting. This opening will mark the resurgence of luxury nightlife experiences in New York with dynamic food and beverage venues and programming that will make Faena the ultimate destination for the sophisticated traveler to New York.

JOB OVERVIEW

Pastry Cook 1 is a senior production role responsible for executing complex pastry recipes and overseeing station organization, prep, and plating in alignment with Faena's standards. This role requires technical skill, speed, and creativity to support service and banquet operations at the highest level.

This full-time position has an hourly wage of $33.00 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items according to executive chef recipes and standards

Lead station setup and execution during service, ensuring mise en place is complete and organized

Monitor oven and refrigeration equipment, ensuring all items are stored and rotated properly

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of pastry kitchen in compliance with DOH standards

Support training and supervision of Pastry Cook 2s and pastry interns

Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house team to ensure dessert presentations align with guest experience

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

3+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant

Advanced understanding of pastry techniques, chocolate work, doughs, creams, and frozen desserts

Ability to lead a station during high-volume service

Excellent time management and organization skills

Food Handler Certification preferred

SKILLS

Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution

Strong station management and time efficiency

Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics

Ability to lead by example and support junior team members

Organized, clean, and calm under pressure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas

Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces

Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift

Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by management.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($33.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Leadership Skills

Creativity in Pastry Design and Execution

Training and Mentoring Abilities

Technical Proficiency in Baking and Pastry Arts

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Efficiently in High Pressure Environments

Attention to Detail

Collaboration With Culinary and Service Teams