Lead Pastry Cook - Eataly Flatiron

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

A Lead Pastry Cook supervises and participates in the transformation of high-quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes. Reports to the Pastry Chef de Cuisine and Pastry Sous Chef.

Job Requirements

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22-$27 per hour.

Responsibilities

Leads the Pastry Team in the preparation of pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, brioches, gelato and other Italian desserts in accordance with Eataly’s standards; Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations; Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production; Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

2+ years in a pastry preparation position; Excellent communication skills; Basic math and measuring skills; High school diploma or equivalent, degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred; Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting; Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; 401K with match or RRSP; Free family meal daily; Discounts at Eataly; Classes on products and Italian cuisine; Referral bonus program; and more!