What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at NARO?
About NARO:
Co-founders Chef Junghyun ‘JP’ Park and CEO Ellia Park, along with the NA:EUN Hospitality team (the acclaimed group behind Atoboy [2016] and Atomix [2018]), opened NARO in 2022.
Located in the iconic Rockefeller Center, NARO quickly earned a prestigious 3-star rating from the New York Times in 2023. NARO’s cuisine is deeply rooted in ‘Hansik,’ the essence of Korean culinary tradition. Through NARO, we aim to share the often underrepresented story of Korean cuisine abroad. The restaurant offers multi-course tasting menus and à la carte options, with a focus on subtle, delicate, vegetable-forward flavors, showcasing traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients.
NARO is looking for Pastry Cooks with AM and PM availability to join our team. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic food & beverage professionals with endless curiosity and love for the restaurant industry, to learn and grow with our restaurant.
Our Pastry Cooks will participate in our culinary program, providing excellence for our restaurant while demonstrating exemplary hospitality and culinary service to our guests. This is an ideal position for someone whose passion for food is matched by their deep commitment to precision & hospitality.
This position reports to the NARO Pastry Chef and Head Chef.
Pastry Cook responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at the direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency.
- Learn and develop maximum proficiency of the pastry program, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, preparing stations for the following shift, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate a smooth and efficient kitchen.
- Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu and participate in a professionally run service - ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication.
- Be proactive and accommodate guest requests, in the spirit of providing excellent, tailored service, cuisine and hospitality to our guests.
- Maintain clean, sanitized and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times.
Qualified Pastry Cooks must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:
- At least 1 year of full-service cooking experience (preferably in a fine dining establishment)
- Strong working knowledge of relevant food preparation, ingredients, and techniques
- Genuine passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality
- Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a professional work environment
- Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues
- Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
- Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and/or prep/production
- Knowledge and/or experience with Korean food & beverage is a plus but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs if necessary
- Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
NARO and NA:EUN Hospitality offer competitive compensation, commuter benefits, dining discounts, paid time off, and health, dental, and voluntary benefits package, 401K, and immense growth potential!
If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!
NARO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
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