Job Title: Pastry Chef Pay: $21-26/hr Shift: 1st shift Location: Brooklyn, NY Job Description We are seeking a reliable and detailu2011oriented Pastry Chef to prepare highu2011quality baked goods and desserts while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. You will produce a wide variety of pastry items according to standardized recipes, support daily food service operations, and uphold strict food safety and quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys working in a fastu2011paced setting, and is committed to teamwork and safety. Responsibilities + Prepare highu2011quality pastry and dessert items according to standardized recipes and production schedules, including accurate portioning, presentation, and temperature control + Produce a broad range of items such as streusels, cheesecakes, tart shells, pullu2011apart rolls, sheeted dough using a dough sheeter, crostatas, coffee cakes, cookies, brownies, blondies, largeu2011batch doughs (up to 100K batches), ice cream and sorbet, cupcakes, layered sheet cakes, glazed sugar cookies, and other assorted pastries + Taste all prepared items to ensure consistent quality, flavor, and texture before service or delivery + Follow established ticket collection procedures and maintain accurate records of production and service + Clean and sanitize all kitchen and pastry areas, work surfaces, tools, and equipment after food preparation and service + Properly store, label, and rotate ingredients and finished products, and discard excess food in accordance with safe foodu2011handling procedures.Keep refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms clean, organized, and compliant with storage and food safety standards + Operate and maintain kitchen and pastry equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions and company procedures + Assist with production planning, including forecasting, batch preparation, and scheduling of pastry items + Support record keeping and reporting related to production volumes, waste, and inventory as needed + Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies, checking for quality, accuracy, and proper storage + Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, safety concerns, or accidents immediately to a supervisor + Attend required inu2011service and safety meetings and apply the information to daily work practices + Perform all duties in a safe manner, maintaining a clean, organized, and hazardu2011free work area at all times. + Follow HACCP standards for food safety, including proper handling, presentation, portion control, and temperature monitoring and documentation. + Adhere to company policies related to personal protective equipment, including using a mediumu2011weight cut glove when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or slicers Essential Skills + Basic knowledge of food preparation and pastry production, including baking techniques and dessert assembly + Ability to follow standardized recipes, formulas, and portioning guidelines accurately and consistently + Strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to product quality, baking times, temperature, and visual presentation + Ability to operate and maintain kitchen and pastry equipment safely, such as mixers, ovens, sheeters, and slicers + Understanding of HACCP standards and general kitchen safety procedures, including temperature control and crossu2011contamination prevention + Good organizational skills for storing ingredients and supplies and maintaining clean, orderly work areas + Ability to work efficiently and stay focused in a fastu2011paced, highu2011volume production environment + Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with other cooks, bakers, and kitchen staff + Reliability and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment + Ability to follow company policies regarding the proper use of gloves, protective gear, and slipu2011resistant footwear Please apply immediately to be considered for this job opportunity. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pastry Chef