Pastry Cook

*Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.* **Who you are:** **** The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service in the restaurant. You have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. **What you'll do:** - Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality - Demonstrate an understanding of baking and pastry techniques, production, and proper use of kitchen equipment - Consistently ensure that station mise en place is excellently prepped, seasoned, and prepared to the standards taught by restaurant’s culinary leaders by the beginning of service. - Maintain a sound and inquisitive working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and retain new knowledge of ingredients used in our cuisine. - Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, restocking stations as needed and performing last minute or special-order prep needs with a calm sense of urgency. - Communicate effectively and hospitably with all teams throughout the day and throughout service. - Maintain an orderly and neat work area displaying calm professionalism to promote food quality and reduce waste. Follow all recipes, portioning, proper storage and FIFO to minimize waste. - Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success **What we need from you:** - 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook in a restaurant - Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time - English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required **What you’ll get from us:** At Union Square Hospitality Group, ***extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.*** We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Pastry Cook, you’ll enjoy: - *Competitive pay:* Hourly rate of $21 - $24/hour - *Quick access to earnings:* Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options - *Comprehensive health coverage:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care - *Time to recharge:* Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work - *Invest in your future:* A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings - *Peace of mind:* Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services - *Support in times of need:* Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship - *Dining Discount:* A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones - *Convenience & flexibility:* Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking - *Growth and community:* Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality **Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice** Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. - **We play to win with humble swagger.** Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong - **Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots** to build uplifting experiences and relationships - **Center the salt shaker** with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most - **Write a great next chapter.** The road to success is paved with mistak…