Pastry Cook

Company: WINNER
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About Us:
WINNER Hospitality is a Brooklyn-based family of cafes, restaurants, and production facilities united by a commitment to quality, local ingredients, and a community-centered approach. At WINNER Bakery and WINNER in the Park, guests enjoy welcoming spaces filled with fresh-baked breads, pastries, and seasonal cafe fare. Expanding our culinary reach, WINNER on 5TH and Winner Butcher offer distinct dining experiences that highlight our dedication to whole-animal butchery, sustainable practices, and inspired, chef-driven dishes.
Our production facilities support all of our locations with daily-made bread, pastries, and hand-cut meats, crafted by a talented team that takes pride in quality. From whole-animal butchery to house-made baked goods, WINNER Hospitality aims to bring people together over food that's thoughtful, flavorful, and locally rooted. We invite you to join us at any of our locations and experience the heart of WINNER for yourself.

Position Overview:

Objective: Support Winner Hospitality's pastry team by focusing on laminated pastry production, ensuring consistent quality and precision in preparing pastries like croissants, Danish, and other laminated products.

Responsibilities:

As a part-time Pastry Cook specializing in lamination, you'll contribute to daily production by preparing laminated doughs with care and attention to detail. Your work will involve precise dough handling, rolling, folding, and shaping to achieve the ideal texture, flavor, and presentation for each product. You will work closely with the pastry team to meet production goals, maintain cleanliness, and uphold Winner's high standards for quality.

Location: 194 5th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11217

Schedule: Part-Time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday mornings 8 am - 3 pm

Compensation: $20 - $22 per hour

Reports to: Head Pastry Chef


Key Responsibilities:

Pastry Lamination & Production

--- Assist in daily production of laminated pastries, including preparing dough, rolling, folding, and shaping products such as croissants, Danish, and puff pastries.

--- Monitor dough temperature, butter consistency, and other factors crucial to high-quality lamination.

--- Execute precise portioning and shaping, adhering to recipes and portion sizes for consistent results.

Quality Control & Presentation

--- Ensure that pastries meet Winner's standards for flavor, texture, and presentation.

--- Actively participate in taste tests, providing feedback and ensuring consistency across batches.

--- Minimize waste by adhering to exact measurements and following recipes accurately.

Cleanliness & Organization

--- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following sanitation protocols and keeping the production area in line with health and safety standards.

--- Ensure that all equipment used in lamination is cleaned, stored properly, and in good working order.

--- Assist in managing ingredient stock for laminated pastry production, including putting away inventory, conducting inventory checks, and notifying the team of supply needs.


Benefits:

--- Competitive hourly wage

--- Pre-tax commuter benefits

--- Employee discounts on meals and beverages

--- Opportunities for advancement and professional development


Preferred Experience & Attributes:

--- 1+ years of experience in pastry production or a related culinary role.

--- Foundational knowledge of lamination techniques, with a passion for precision and high-quality pastry.

--- Ability to work efficiently and maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

--- Strong organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and safety.

--- Punctual, reliable, and professional demeanor.

--- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on foot for shifts as needed.


This role offers a great part-time opportunity to advance your skills in pastry lamination, contributing to a high-quality product line with Winner Hospitality's pastry team.

Note: This description may evolve to reflect the dynamic needs of Winner as we grow.

Keywords: WINNER, Philadelphia , Pastry Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Brooklyn, Pennsylvania