Pastry Cook

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $28.76

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Career Development

Team-oriented environment

competitive pay

Job Description

Legends Global is a premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering a fully integrated solution of premium services through a white-label approach. Operating with a global network of 450 venues, Legends Global hosts over 20,000 events annually and entertains approximately 165 million guests each year. This extensive reach is powered by an expert team specialized in various facets such as feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking for world-class live events and venues. The company's culture emphasizes respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, fostering an inclusive workplace where team members can be authentic, impactful, and experience continual career growth. Winning at Legends Global is a team effort achieved through unity and dedication, embodying a culture that values every contribution and celebrates collective success.

The Pastry Cook role at Legends Global, based at the Central Park Boathouse, is an essential position within the culinary team, operating under the guidance of the Executive Culinary Team. The role requires executing precise bakery recipes, managing daily production, and upholding the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Responsible for hands-on involvement in producing bakery products, the Pastry Cook ensures that items of all types—pastries, desserts, and breads—meet company standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. This position involves assisting in the development and updating of standardized recipes to maintain accuracy and efficacy across all menu items. The role demands a strict commitment to cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas across all kitchen locations. Additionally, the Pastry Cook is expected to stay current with industry trends within pastry and baking to continuously enhance product offerings. The schedule includes non-traditional working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of the events and hospitality industry. The position offers compensation at an hourly rate of $28.76 and requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions throughout the shift. This role suits individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, possess a flexible and collaborative mindset, and have a passion for delivering high-quality baked goods as part of a unified team effort at a leading global events and hospitality company.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high volume preparation environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player
Must be able to work in a team environment
Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift/move/maneuver up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and remain on feet for entire length of shift
Ability to perform constant walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions

Job Qualifications

Strong attention to detail
Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high volume preparation environment
Must be able to work in a team environment
Fully competent in all aspects of baking and pastry
Ability to define a problem, collects data, establish facts and forms conclusions
Ability to understand complex instructions and material
Ability to mentally process abstract ideas while delivering results
Ability to be present at work for assigned schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required
Ability to handle multiple tasks and works well in environment with time constraints

Job Duties

Demonstrates hands on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards
Assist with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items
Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed
Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards
Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations
Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking
Bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads for all outlets
Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training
Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management
Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies
Complete other duties as assigned by management
Available to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends & holidays)