Pastry Cook 

The Company   

Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company that owns and operates a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences through a combination of restaurant, live entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate. Our assets include the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team and Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants.

About the Role 

Department: Pastry 

Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt 

Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Pastry Cook to be based in the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located inside one of New York’s most historic landmarks.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling food emporium located within one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. It showcases a diverse array of venues, including full-service restaurants, fast casual spots, and counter dining options. The 10,000-square-foot marketplace offers a wide range of retail products, from private-label goods to grab-and-go items, groceries, and more. To support these operations, the Marketplace features a large commissary kitchen, a bakery, and an exhibition kitchen that will provide media opportunities. This diverse range of businesses enriches the customer experience while creating abundant opportunities for professional growth.

Reporting to the Pastry – Chef De Cuisine, the Pastry Cook will support the production of a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods for the Tin Building food hall and its restaurants. We are looking for a passionate and creative talent, who has great attention to detail and a wide range of pastry skills. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for pastry with a good knowledge of the main pastry disciplines. A successful candidate has good experience in different pastry fields, from restaurants to retail, as well as different genres of food. 

What You Will Do 

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, patisserie items, etc. by following traditional and modern recipes.  

• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure and maintain consistency and appropriate standards.  

• Knowledge of pastry ingredients and applications.  

• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.  

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.  

• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet the TIN Building standards.  

• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards.  

• Set up stock stations and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.  

• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).  

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.  

• Complete any other task given as required in a timely and professional manner.  

• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.  

• Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands.  

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.  

About You 

• Basic knowledge of key pastry disciplines.  

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker or relevant role.  

• Willingness to learn and improve.  

• Knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques, as well as nutrition and relevant Department of Health qualifications.  

• Ability to take direction.  

• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.  

• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.  

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.  

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  

• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.  

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  

• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.  

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.   

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.  

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).   

• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.   

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.   

• Climbing steps regularly.  

Compensation: $18 – 24 per hour 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Seaport Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SEG explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Entertainment Group. 

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Seaport Entertainment Group reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity. 

SEG participates in E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Everify website.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Seaport Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Seaport explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Corporation.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job.  Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.  The Seaport Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

SEG participates in E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Everify website.