PASTRY COOK (FULL TIME)

Pastry Cook

Union Square Events is looking for a full time Pastry Cook. The position is located at 147 41st, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Online applications are accepted only.

Full time schedules are available, including weekends. Five days on and two days off. More details will be provided upon interview.

Requirement: Three years of previous fast-paced pastry and commissary experience is required.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $29.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Job Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serving meals or preparing for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Using established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleaning kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeping refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assisting in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assisting in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reporting needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attending in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performing job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Ensuring proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; following HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1552685