Pastry Cook | Hollywood bei NeueHouse

NeueHouse is a work and social club where creatives and thought leaders gather and connect. Our community of members aligns in their ambition to live a creative life, supported by an elevated experience bringing work and social together through iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural programming, and gracious hospitality. NeueHouse: Home of the New.

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.

The Role

The Pastry Cook supports a best-in-class pastry program for our Hollywood House. Reporting to the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, the role will help develop and execute a wide-ranging menu of dessert items on-premises and aids in the program’s overall success. Strong candidates should have a background in the execution of pastry programs in high-volume, concept-forward kitchens, with a strong emphasis to excel beyond standards and expectations. Additionally, candidates should have experience and an interest in a wide variety of cuisines and create culturally and dietary responsive menus.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Pastry Cook in concept-driven kitchens.
• The Pastry Cook will plan, organize and take the responsibility for the preparation of dessert items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates and show pieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• Through training, development, and mentorship, they ensure the maintenance of recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all culinary team members are following these standards.
• Follow recipes and minimize waste, ensuring all raw materials are continually inspected to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare in accordance with quality, availability and seasonality and ensure market lists are completed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Maintain standard recipes and techniques for pastry preparation and presentation which help to ensure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.
• Preparation and execution of a seasonal menu concept and bespoke menu concepts for optional private and member events.
• Ensure kitchen operations can run smoothly and efficiently with a thoughtful mind toward member and guest, as well as employee experience.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually adheres to written policies and procedures to reflect approved techniques, equipment and terminology.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety, company Employment policies / service procedures / standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
• Implement all DOH requirements and HACCP safety program across all kitchens.
• Consistent presence in the kitchen with the team during prime service periods and is working in the kitchen/prep for a majority of their scheduled time.
• Attend daily service lineups and all required meetings to ensure optimal growth and departmental coordination.
• Implement operational excellence decisions that become scalable SOPs for property development, new concept development, and/or F&B changes within property. Be prepared to outline policies, procedures, and systems to improve our business, service, retention, and magic of the NeueHouse experience.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $21.00
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snack

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $21.00 an hour, NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include: qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may be available.

Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting inclusive and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.