Pastry Cook

PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP

seeks Pastry Cooks

Patina Restaurant Group, a bi-coastal boutique company, continues to grow as a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant industry! Boasting approximately 70 restaurants and food service operations in performing arts centers, Patina Restaurant Group offers outstanding career opportunities for talented & highly motivated professionals who have an eye for detail and an appreciation for the exceptional quality and level of service they stand for.  

Cafe Centro

 A richly elegant Grand Café in the classic Parisian tradition—set in the iconic, landmark MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal—Café Centro offers a select menu of French favorites with a Mediterranean twist. Fresh seafood and raw bar specialties, grill selections and seasonal plats du jour are popular choices in this bustling bistro during weekly lunch services and weekend dinners as well as delicious business breakfasts. Café Centro’s sophisticated, classic, and modern dining atmosphere and service thrive thanks to our talented restaurant team of culinary and hospitality professionals who embody this world-class cultural dining experience. Patina Restaurant Group is seeking similarly passionate individuals to share in this vocation with us. We are dedicated to facilitating growth and development of our employees' careers in all fields.

THE POSITION SUMMARY:

Pastry Cook

Patina Restaurant Group is looking for Pastry Cooks that are passionate pastry professionals who are dedicated to producing exquisite desserts and similar products for their valued guests. Pastry Cooks will carry on all necessary culinary duties in the pasty and dessert line. They will be able to work as a cohesive team and have exquisite attention to detail in cleanliness and quality throughout any of their tasks.

Patina offers unlimited opportunity to build and grow as a hospitality professional, while maintaining friendly and enjoyable work environments with a healthy work life balance.
 
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee the daily production of the pastry and/or dessert program at their venue.
- Maintain the pastry and dessert menu for their restaurant concept, according to recipes and restaurant standards and stay current with dessert trends.
- Work cohesively with co-workers as a part of a team or with minimal supervision and complete all necessary kitchen and sometimes administrative tasks.
- Maintain complete knowledge and cleanliness of work stations according to company standards.
- Ensure that all food items are being completed correctly, taking into account food allergies, dietary restrictions and special requests.

You may be called upon from time to time to perform other duties that may not be included in your job description at management's discretion. 

THE REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum 1 years’ experience or training as a Pastry Cook in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
- Culinary Degree preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.     
- Maintain a professional and polished appearance combined with the ability to interact with all types of guests.   
- Have passion for fine dining combined with substantial food and service knowledge.  
- Must be able to multitask in a demanding, high volume environment.
- The ability to speak a secondary language is convenient but not necessary.

THE REWARDS:

         Competitive compensation package

         Major medical insurance options

         Dental, Vision and life insurance

         Paid vacation

         401K program

         Company Dining Discount program  



We’re looking for a highly motivated career-focused individual with the ability to exceed our guests’ expectations to become part of the winning team at the
Patina Restaurant Group EOE.

We are more than just an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically celebrate the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members.

PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP

seeks Pastry Cooks

Patina Restaurant Group, a bi-coastal boutique company, continues to grow as a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant industry! Boasting approximately 70 restaurants and food service operations in performing arts centers, Patina Restaurant Group offers outstanding career opportunities for talented & highly motivated professionals who have an eye for detail and an appreciation for the exceptional quality and level of service they stand for.  

Cafe Centro

 A richly elegant Grand Café in the classic Parisian tradition—set in the iconic, landmark MetLife Building at Grand Central Terminal—Café Centro offers a select menu of French favorites with a Mediterranean twist. Fresh seafood and raw bar specialties, grill selections and seasonal plats du jour are popular choices in this bustling bistro during weekly lunch services and weekend dinners as well as delicious business breakfasts. Café Centro’s sophisticated, classic, and modern dining atmosphere and service thrive thanks to our talented restaurant team of culinary and hospitality professionals who embody this world-class cultural dining experience. Patina Restaurant Group is seeking similarly passionate individuals to share in this vocation with us. We are dedicated to facilitating growth and development of our employees' careers in all fields.

THE POSITION SUMMARY:

Pastry Cook

Patina Restaurant Group is looking for Pastry Cooks that are passionate pastry professionals who are dedicated to producing exquisite desserts and similar products for their valued guests. Pastry Cooks will carry on all necessary culinary duties in the pasty and dessert line. They will be able to work as a cohesive team and have exquisite attention to detail in cleanliness and quality throughout any of their tasks.

Patina offers unlimited opportunity to build and grow as a hospitality professional, while maintaining friendly and enjoyable work environments with a healthy work life balance.
 
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee the daily production of the pastry and/or dessert program at their venue.
- Maintain the pastry and dessert menu for their restaurant concept, according to recipes and restaurant standards and stay current with dessert trends.
- Work cohesively with co-workers as a part of a team or with minimal supervision and complete all necessary kitchen and sometimes administrative tasks.
- Maintain complete knowledge and cleanliness of work stations according to company standards.
- Ensure that all food items are being completed correctly, taking into account food allergies, dietary restrictions and special requests.

You may be called upon from time to time to perform other duties that may not be included in your job description at management's discretion. 

THE REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum 1 years’ experience or training as a Pastry Cook in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
- Culinary Degree preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.     
- Maintain a professional and polished appearance combined with the ability to interact with all types of guests.   
- Have passion for fine dining combined with substantial food and service knowledge.  
- Must be able to multitask in a demanding, high volume environment.
- The ability to speak a secondary language is convenient but not necessary.

THE REWARDS:

         Competitive compensation package

         Major medical insurance options

         Dental, Vision and life insurance

         Paid vacation

         401K program

         Company Dining Discount program  



We’re looking for a highly motivated career-focused individual with the ability to exceed our guests’ expectations to become part of the winning team at the
Patina Restaurant Group EOE.

We are more than just an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically celebrate the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members.