Escape the bustle of the city and rediscover the romance of the sea at The Fulton, a restaurant from world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Fulton is the chef’s first seafood restaurant – located in an area of the city Vongerichten fell in love with when he first encountered the energy of the former Fulton Fish Market in 1986. With a hat tip to that history of The Seaport, the menu focuses on the best ingredients and the bounty of the ocean and beyond. With its waterfront setting the restaurant offers a singular New York dining experience, with patio seating and some of the best unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 with 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.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of key pastry disciplines
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as 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 consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; Ability to stand for prolong periods of time and climb steps regularly. 
• Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. 

 BENEFITS & PERKS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Referral bonus

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $17.00-$20.00 per hour. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.