Pastry Prep Cook Job at Le Crocodile, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Le Crocodile
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Department: Pastry

Location: Wythe Hotel

Job Title: Pastry Prep Cook

Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef, Sous Chefs

Salary/Rate: 23/hr

Type of position:

☐ Full-time ☐ Seasonal ☒ Part-time ☐ Contractor ☐ Intern

Hours: 

☐ Exempt ☒ Non-exempt

About Wythe Hotel

Housed in a meticulously restored 1901 factory building, steps from the Williamsburg waterfront, the Wythe Hotel stands as a testament to Brooklyn's industrial heritage and contemporary sophistication. Our Michelin-recognized hotel supported by Le Crocodile, Bar Blondeau, and a celebrated events program, demands exceptional standards that honor both our historic character and evolving luxury positioning. As we lead Brooklyn's hospitality evolution, we remain committed to sustainable practices while delivering discreet, authentic experiences that resonate with our discerning guests.

General Description

The Pastry Production Prep Cook’s purpose is to support the growth of the pastry program in the Wythe Hotel. A focus on production will allow our program to execute products at a high volume, of excellent quality with an organized approach. This role will provide our existing committed and talented prep cooks the opportunity to each focus on specific areas of pastry, including viennoiserie, breads, plated desserts, savory, pastry collaborations, ice creams, wedding cakes, elevated event dessert canapes, room service amenities, marketing partnerships, and so on. You will be a part of a team that is responsible for all pastry and dessert production, both savory and sweet, served in Le Crocodile, Bar Blondeau, Events, and Room service.

Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions

  • Prep for croissants, scones, muffins, tarts, granola, yogurt, English muffins, crackers, quiche, tarts, ice creams, sorbets, desserts for all restaurant services daily, cookies, wedding cakes, dessert canapes, dessert stations, and more. 
  • Keep track of pastry inventory and communicate needs to chefs.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
  • Execute daily pastry prep lists with excellent time management.
  • Follow recipes carefully with emphasis on the attention to quality.
  • Contribute to a culture that is excited to create, learn, teach and grow in the pastry arts.
  • Plate and facilitate wedding tastings.

Position Skills & Requirements 

  • Must be able to work weekends and nights.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must have at least 2 years prior professional kitchen experience.
  • A team player who can take initiative and problem-solve with grace.

Why This Role Matters

Wythe Hotel takes great personal responsibility to assure that every guest dining and/or staying with us has a fantastic and memorable time. Our mission is to assure that every guest of Wythe Hotel has an experience that is effortlessly puts them at ease. If we’ve succeeded at these objectives, our guests will return time and again. The Pastry Department at Wythe Hotel has the potential to reach every single guest during their visit, which is both a huge and wonderful responsibility. Pastry has the ability to delight and inspire, to begin the day and to end the night. It is foundational to the success of our mission and it is deeply valued.

Wythe Workplace

Wythe Hotel is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, For contractors, Seasonal work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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