Daily Provisions is your neighborhood caf with everything you need throughout the day to dine in or take away.We open early in the morning with coffee, fresh baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches. Throughout the afternoon and evening, we offer made-to-order sandwiches, slow-roasted rotisserie chicken, seasonal sides, and a selection of beer and wine to toast the day. We're a New York City caf from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, with a culinary team led by Chef Claudia Fleming. We are open daily at our Union Square, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Manhattan West, Cobble Hill, and West Village locations. Who you are: The Pastry Cook at the Daily Provisions Bakeshop is responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service across all Daily Provisions stores. 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.
- Maintain a sound and inquisitive working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and retain new knowledge of ingredients used across all Daily Provisions stores.
- Effectively participate in a professionally run commissary kitchen, 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.
- 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.
What we need from you:
- Culinary training degree and/or restaurant or bakery experience
- Knowledge of pastry ingredients and fundamental procedures
- Ability to thrive in a fast pace and diverse environment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk / stand for extended periods of time
- English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
What you'll get from us:
- Competitive hourly rate of $18 - $20/hr*
- 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
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.