Pastry Cook R&D (Full Time)
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
- We are hiring immediately for a PASTRY COOK - R&D position.
- Location: 147 41ST STREET 4TH FLOOR BROOKLYN NY 11232 Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedules; Tuesday - Saturday hours may vary. Schedule may change based on business needs.
- Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced pastry and commissary production environment.
- Previous research and development (R&D) experience required.
- Strong knowledge of pastry production techniques recipe development and product consistency.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production setting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
- Pay Range: $24.00per hourto$29.00per hour
*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Union Square Events and CxRA we believe great hospitality starts with great people. Together our organizations combine culinary excellence operational expertise and genuine hospitality to create exceptional experiences across New York City and beyond. Founded in 2005 Union Square Events has grown into a leading hospitality company serving a diverse portfolio of cultural corporate entertainment and private venues while CxRAestablished in 1996 as the catering arm of Restaurant Associateshas built a reputation for highly customized events innovative menus and impeccable execution.
In 2026 Union Square Events and CxRA began operating from a shared kitchen and commissary expanding opportunities for collaboration innovation and culinary excellence across both brands. Team members have the opportunity to support a diverse range of venues and events while contributing to organizations that share a commitment to quality professionalism and exceptional hospitality. Together we believe great hospitality is about more than outstanding foodits about creating memorable experiences and making every guest feel genuinely welcomed.
Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal state and corporate standards guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production delivery and service schedules.
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning meeting outlined standards ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assists in production planning record keeping and reporting as required.
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
- Reports needed maintenance faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attends in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers customers administrators and managers.
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ensures proper presentation portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
- The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives peelers choppers mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
- The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives peelers choppers mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For positions in Washington State Maryland or to be performed Remotely click here for paid time off benefits information.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history) in a manner consistent with all applicable federal state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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About Company
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of companies building experiences for all of our customers.