Pastry Lead Cook

Location:

770 Broadway New York, NY 10003

  

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

  

Pay Range:

$23 - $23.75 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. 

Job Description:

As a Pastry Lead Cook, you will assist in overseeing the pastry team members and preparing dessert items for our guests to enjoy. You will work hands-on with employees to develop their food passion, produce unique pastries, and ensure the kitchen is operating smoothly. Bring your talent and passion for the pastry arts and be a part of our new restaurant opening in the East Village in Early 2025!

What will I do?

• Manage a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
• Coordinate kitchen operations, which may include ordering, scheduling, payroll, and forecasting

Required Qualifications  

• 2 or more years of experience working a variety of positions in multi-faceted food service facilities and venues, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, conference centers, casinos, theme parks, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with plated dessert preparation, presentation, and innovation
• Experience in creating a wide variety of desserts and pastries, with a focus on creativity and an unwavering commitment to exceptional flavor

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience working in a bakery
• Experience working as a line cook
• Experience in a training-related role
• Associate degree in pastry arts