Commis Pastry Chef

We are seeking a talented Commis Pastry Chef to join our world-class culinary brigade in our Commissary Kitchen in the Bronx.

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan — medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off — significant vacation days & personal days
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Work-Life & Wellness Platform
• Uniform & Dry Cleaning Provided
• $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• And more exclusive perks!

What we’re looking for:

Reporting to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef, the Commis Pastry Chef supports the daily production of baked goods, pastries, desserts, and other pastry items within the Bronx Commissary Kitchen. This role is responsible for preparing ingredients, executing recipes to established standards, maintaining food safety and sanitation practices, and ensuring products are produced consistently and efficiently for distribution to all outlets. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about pastry and baking.

• Work closely with the Pastry Chef, Sous Chefs, and Chef de Parties to support the daily production of pastries, breads, desserts, viennoiserie, and other baked goods within the commissary kitchen.
• Prepare and execute mise en place accurately and efficiently, ensuring production schedules and outlet demands are met.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and presentation guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Accurately scale, measure, mix, bake, assemble, and finish pastry and bakery items according to established specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of ingredients, fillings, creams, garnishes, doughs, batters, and other components required for daily production.

What you'll be doing: 

You’ll be working as part of an established culinary team delivering exceptional products daily. With career progression opportunities, premium benefits, and unmatched exposure, this role is for committed and ambitious chefs who want to become a part of something truly unique in New York City.

*This position requires regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.