Manhatta is a restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality. Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways.

*Who you are:* **

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food and pastry items for service in the restaurant. 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 by the beginning of service.

* Maintain a sound and inquisitive working knowledge of common seasonal ingredients and retain new knowledge of ingredients used in our cuisine.

* Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, 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 and throughout service.

* 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.

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Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

*What we need from you:*

* 1+ years experience as a Pastry Cook

* Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

* English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

*What you’ll get from us:*

* Hourly rate of $18 - $21/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

* Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have daily access to earnings and flexible saving options

*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.

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