Pastry Cook

Job Reference Number: 28961

Employment Type: Part-Time

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Constellation

State: New York (US-NY)

The Role at a glance:

Constellation Culinary Group at The New York Botanical Garden is a premier dining establishment and venue dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences, combining elegance, innovative plant-forward culinary creations and exceptional service. We are looking for a talented Pastry Chef who shares our commitment to excellence and passion for crafting exquisite pastries and confections, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and environmentally conscious techniques.

What You’ll Do:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for production of a variety of confections and baked goods across our multi-unit property, comprised of a Café, Restaurant, Concession Stands, and iconic events. The candidate will work closely with our dynamic team of chefs and managers to ensure all pastry needs are met and exceeded, with excellent attention to detail to elevate the guest experience.

Compensation is $24 an hour.

Division: Constellation - Elior North America

Location: The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

Reports to: Food & Beverage Operations // Executive Chef

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble various pastries, confections, breads and desserts, including any accompaniments and visually presented to the highest standards.

• Maintain a smooth and efficient flow of all pastry operations, ensuring seamless communication with Front-of-House and kitchen teams.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate an aesthetic approach to the craft, with appreciation of the delicacies of flavor pairings to elevate guest experience.

• Collaborate with chefs to develop food for event-based concessions, ensuring that menus reflect the unique seasonal and exhibition themes.

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas, adhering to all food safety, sanitation, and health protocols.

• Support kitchen operations by managing inventory, minimizing food waste, and managing orders and requisitions for all pastry supplies.

• Integrate sustainable practices in ingredient sourcing, waste reduction, and packaging to uphold the team’s commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1+ years as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume, luxury multi-unit operation.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Certified and up-to-date with food safety protocols.

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and pastry techniques, including mixing, baking, piping, and decorating.

• Knowledge of pastry ingredients, flavors, and flavor combinations, with a creative mindset in presentation.

• Passion for plant-forward and sustainable cuisine, with a desire to continually learn and grow in the culinary field.

• Ability to multitask, maintaining high standards of excellence and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, supporting the overall team atmosphere.

• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and an efficient work environment.

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.