Pastry Cook - Premium Hotel Partnership at Marquis Restaurant

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond. 

Who you are: 

The Pastry Cook will work with the pastry team to produce food for a wide array of menus and business needs at our partnership with a New York City's premier Hotel. The Pastry Cook works collaboratively with other team members in all kitchens. The Pastry Cook is part of the culinary team and should be able to support all culinary departments as needed. 

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of pastry and baking techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot, taste, and identify issues related to recipes, quantities, and food quality
• Shows an expert skill level in a wide variety of pastry techniques and styles. This can include but is not limited to recipe testing, chocolate tempering, celebration cake assembly
• Execute daily food production based on guidance from culinary supervisors and the management team
• Possesses a general knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Shows an ability to communicate with team members and the management team

What we need from you:

• 1-3 Years of experience in a high-volume bakery/Pastry establishment 
• Intermediate skill level in a wide variety of pastry techniques and styles
• Ability to read and follow basic recipes and scale to size using basic math
• Service-oriented, hospitality-focused, and quality-obsessed professionalism
• NYC Food Handlers Certificate is a plus
• HAACP Knowledge is a plus
• Culinary School Degree is a plus

What you’ll get from us:

• Hourly rate of $20 - 28

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
• Hotel partner discounts