Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

She Wolf Bakery is seeking a full time, seasonal (September - December) pastry cook for our Brooklyn Navy Yard location. Our pastry program is based on using local, stone-milled whole grains, seasonal local produce, and New York state dairy and eggs. This is a full time (40 hour/week) position; we offer regular schedules, but not permanent ones, so flexibility is required. The starting rate of pay for this position is $20/hr. After a 90-day introductory period, all employees receive a review of their performance and an increase of $1 to $3/hr. We offer:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance at 90 days
• Industry-leading paid time off plans + paid family leave
• 401k plan access beginning at hire
• Discounts across our group of businesses
• Access to our Employee Emergency Assistance Program for added support

Key responsibilities include:

• Pastry production and bake off
• Daily ingredient/stock management
• Maintain a clean kitchen and equipment
• Contribute to a highly cooperative and positive work environment, supporting others in successes and setbacks

Successful candidates will:

• Have 1+ years of professional cooking experience with solid production skills. (Experience in a kitchen is preferred, but we are willing to train someone with strong organizational skills and a sense of urgency.)
• Bring detail and care to their work while multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Display keen attention to detail and spatial awareness
• Be reliable, focused, organized, communicative, and curious
• Have a receptive and charitable attitude toward constructive feedback
• Be interested in working collaboratively towards meeting the goals of the team and the business

While performing the duties of the job, a Pastry Cook is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. They must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Paid Family Leave, Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Required Skills:

• Passion for Naturally Leavened Bread
• Ability to Work in a High Volume, Fast Paced Kitchen
• Ability to Handle High Volume Production
• Ability to multi task
• Reliability
• Motivation and Passion for Work
• Experience in a Professional Kitchen Setting
• Flexibility in scheduling