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BANDANA

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19/hr

Pastry Cook Nine Orchard is a luxury, boutique hotel located on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Food and Beverage offerings are curated by the Mattos Hospitality team, led by Chef Ignacio Mattos ...

BANDANA

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19/hr

Pastry Cook Nine Orchard is a luxury, boutique hotel located on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Food and Beverage offerings are curated by the Mattos Hospitality team, led by Chef Ignacio Mattos ...

Buddy & Sons

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$21 - $23/hr

Pastry Cook -- Buddy & Son Location: Lower East Side, New York, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Restaurant: Buddy & Son at PUBLIC Hotel Position: Pastry Cook About Buddy & Son Buddy & Son is a seasonal ...

Cosme

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$21 - $22/hr

Pastry Cook Location: New York, NY Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports To: Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine About Cosme Cosme is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in New York City inspired by ...

American Cut - Tribeca

Pastry Cook

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. The ideal candidate should have a passion for baking and pastry-making, as well as a strong ...

JUNGSIK

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Now hiring for Jungsik NY pastry team! We are looking for a passionate and positive pastry cook with strong work ethic. Pastry cook is needed at Tribeca's highly regarded fine dining Korean ...

JUNGSIK

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$18 - $21/hr

Now hiring for Jungsik NY pastry team! We are looking for a passionate and positive pastry cook with strong work ethic. Pastry cook is needed at Tribeca's highly regarded fine dining Korean ...

DANIEL

Pastry Cook

New York, NY · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Chef Daniel Boulud' s flagship restaurant, DANIEL , seeks experienced and passionate cooks to join our pastry team! Long term positions available for dedicated and focused Pastry Cooks who are ...

CUT New York

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$22 - $25/hr

Pastry Cook - CUT by Wolfgang Puck | New York We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join the team at CUT by Wolfgang Puck New York . The ideal candidate is technically strong in ...

Birdee Bakery

Pastry Cook

Brooklyn, NY

$20 - $23/hr

Pastry Cook/ Baker, Birdee Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal ...

Birdee Bakery

Pastry Cook

Brooklyn, NY

$21 - $23/hr

Pastry Cook/ Baker, Birdee Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal ...

DANIEL

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Chef Daniel Boulud' s flagship restaurant, DANIEL , seeks experienced and passionate cooks to join our pastry team! Long term positions available for dedicated and focused Pastry Cooks who are ...

Palma NYC

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Join Palma NYC as a Part-Time Pastry Cook and be part of a vibrant culinary team in the heart of New York! This onsite position offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a dynamic restaurant ...

Palma NYC

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Join Palma NYC as a Part-Time Pastry Cook and be part of a vibrant culinary team in the heart of New York! This onsite position offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a dynamic restaurant ...

Gotham Bar and Grill

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Gotham Bar and Grill is looking for a pastry cook to join our culinary team. Looking for an energetic cook with positive attitude to work with Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki. Applicants must be able to ...

Patisserie Vanessa

Pastry Cook

New York, NY

$21 - $23/hr

Pastry cook will be responsible for assigned product and components, as scheduled. The ideal candidate will be passionate about baking, have high standards of quality, focused on customer ...

Nine Orchard

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY

$19 - $22/hr

Corner Bar is hiring Pastry Cooks! Corner Bar is the acclaimed restaurant from chef Ignacio Mattos at the Nine Orchard Hotel. In a warm, cosmopolitan setting that lends itself to everything from ...

Gotham Bar and Grill

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Gotham Bar and Grill is looking for a pastry cook to join our culinary team. Looking for an energetic cook with positive attitude to work with Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki. Applicants must be able to ...

Nine Orchard

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Corner Bar is hiring Pastry Cooks! Corner Bar is the acclaimed restaurant from chef Ignacio Mattos at the Nine Orchard Hotel. In a warm, cosmopolitan setting that lends itself to everything from ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for pastry cook in New York is $20.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pastry cook?

A pastry cook, similar to a pastry chef or pastry artist, prepares cakes, breads, or other pastries. Their job is baking for a client, bakery, restaurant, or retail store. Job duties include following, modifying, and creating recipes, ordering necessary supplies and ingredients, baking cakes and pastries, and decorating baked goods. You need good math skills for measuring ingredients and modifying recipes, and excellent baking skills to succeed in this career. A pastry cook may work independently or as part of a team, so good communication skills are also important.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pastry cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pastry Cook, you need a solid understanding of baking techniques, ingredient functions, and food safety, usually supported by culinary training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, digital scales, and recipe management systems is important. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong time management are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills ensure consistent, high-quality pastry production and efficient workflow in a busy kitchen environment.

What are some common challenges faced by pastry cooks in a busy bakery or restaurant kitchen?

Pastry cooks often work under tight deadlines, especially during peak service hours, which requires strong time management and the ability to multitask effectively. Maintaining consistency in texture, flavor, and presentation is also a challenge, as pastries often require precise measurements and techniques. Additionally, pastry cooks must frequently adapt to last-minute menu changes or special requests, working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow. Staying organized and maintaining a clean work environment are essential to meet food safety standards and produce high-quality desserts.
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Infographic showing various Pastry Cook job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,607 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Pastry Cook

BANDANA

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Pastry Cook Nine Orchard is a luxury, boutique hotel located on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Food and Beverage offerings are curated by the Mattos Hospitality team, led by Chef Ignacio Mattos, owns and operates New York classics including Estela, Altro Paradiso and Lodi. The Food and Beverage program at Nine Orchard includes Corner Bar, Lobby Lounge, a collection of private event spaces, in-room dining, and soon a fine-dining restaurant, Amado Grill. We are actively recruiting for our team at Nine Orchard. If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity, please review our job posts and apply today. We look forward to connecting soon!

Job Description

The Pastry Cook prepares and cooks food in their designated area of the kitchen, assisting the rest of the Back of House team to produce quality pastry that upholds the culture and reputation of the restaurant. The Pastry Cook reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

Key Focus Areas - To master and run specific area/station in the kitchen - Is flexible and over time learns different stations Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include: Culinary Oversight - Working as part of a team to ensure that all tasks are completed in order of priority, and in the allotted time frame - Ensuring that all staff have a safe and pleasant work environment at all times - Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies - Ensuring that all food that they produce is equal to or above the minimum set standards - Ensuring astute portion control, wastage control and adhering to par levels in their department - Maintaining superior personal hygiene practice at all times Kitchen Standards - Has an attitude of continuous improvement; contributes new ways to create efficiencies or work more effectively either individually or as a team member - Adheres to new COVID-19 sanitary guidelines - Communicates any food or people related issues to the Sous Chef or Executive Pastry Chef in a timely manner - Has a positive, professional attitude; always on time and focused on the job they need to do - Open to feedback to help improve and learn new skills Qualifications Company Values - You understand that we require a positive and respectful attitude in the workplace.

You will attempt to understand and strive to behave in a way that is in line with the company's values of respect, excellence, transparency and resilience. The full definition of these values is in our company handbook. Physical Demands - The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. Nine Orchard is hiring for a Pastry Cook Position in Lower East Side, New York City. Base pay starts at $19/hr.

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