What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Arva at Aman New York by F&B 575?
At Aman we are on a mission to create the world’s ultimate luxury lifestyle brand; hotels, resorts, homes, experiences, and products which transform our guests’ and owners’ perspectives and daily lives. To achieve our ambitions, we capitalise on our unique combination of world-class and diverse talent, unmatched design, and access to locations, cultures, and experiences few are privy to. We live by the ‘Aman way of life’ – a mindset shared by our guests, homeowners and employees which creates a lifelong sense of belonging driven by our values of:
- Invest in individuality – fostering an environment where each person can push boundaries, take risks and challenge norms.
- Nurture pathfinder spirit – exploring experiences, opportunities and locations which transform into new exciting ventures.
- Act like owners – taking charge, leading by example and an immense sense of pride in our work.
- Celebrate communities – ensuring that every member of our community is looked after and nurtured in a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative manner.
LOCATION
This position is located at Aman New York in New York City
POSITION
The Pastry Cook will maintain a superior production of breads, sweets, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, and fresh fruit jams, chocolates, etc. for the restaurant, special events, and amenities.
The position has an hourly rate of $32.09 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult with the pastry chef and other chefs to plan menus
- Execute all pastry orders and accommodate special requests
- Demonstrate skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, pies, etc.
- Create enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping up with new pastry baking techniques
- Apply classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries
- Add novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection
- Maintain pastry production sheet and follow through with assigned prep items
- Perform daily dry storage, walk-in refrigerator, and freezers inspected each of your shifts to ensure it is clean, and all pastry related items are put away properly
- Be aware of food cost by effectively scaling ingredients, minimizing waste, and preventing theft
- Monitor equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order
- Setting up workstations with all necessary supplies
- Ensure clear communication in the kitchen
- Ensure all orders are completed in time and with the correct priority
- Always maintain the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Perform other task or projects as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
- Must have culinary degree
- Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a pastry position
- Thorough knowledge in pastry arts and techniques
- Experience in chocolate making
- Positive, engaging, and energetic personality
- Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
- Very high attention to detail and extensive service knowledge
- Sensitive to cultural nuances
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on English
- Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
- Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Multi-lingual is a plus
- Department of Health and Hygiene certified
- ServSafe certified
Salary : $32
