Job Description

Bonjour! We are looking for enthusiastic Pastry Cooks to join our small, growing team!

Atelier Ariana is a café and pâtisserie in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. It is a space to bring French-inspired foods, teas, and coffees to Brooklyn. Atelier Ariana is the lifelong dream of head chef and owner: Chef Ariana. Our menus feature seasonal, unique recipes fully made in-house.

Ideal candidates will see the value in artisanal products and be eager to learn and grow as a chef. They will be ready and able to work/be trained in various capacities within the kitchen: lamination and viennoiseries, brioche, cakes, tarts, choux, cookies, jams, candies, chocolates, baking, and other pastry prep. They will feel comfortable working with commercial kitchen equipment: sheeter, stand mixer, induction, and electric ovens.

Current shifts will be Thursday-Sunday. Must be able to work morning shifts (6-7:30AM start time).

REQUESTED SKILLS:

• At minimum, basic knowledge of viennoiseries production
• Can read and follow recipes
• Is punctual and reliable
• Is skilled in time management
• Works well in a team, as well as independently
• Basic knowledge of classical French pastry techniques
• Skilled in using scales
• Must be adaptable and enthusiastic about preparing a variety of recipes during the course of a shift
• Certificate in Food Protection (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in kitchens (minimum)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily lists will be provided by the head or sous chef; you will be responsible for managing and prioritizing your tasks
• Work efficiently to execute a variety of recipes: viennoiseries, entremets, tea cakes, tarts, cookies, macarons, etc
• Maintain clean working environments (clean as you go); clean kitchens thoroughly at the end of shift
• Adhere to food and safety guidelines
• Able to lift up to 50lb bag of ingredients
• Comfortable doing dishes with a commercial dishwasher
• Adapt to the changing and growing needs of this small business as needed
• Availability to work shifts Wednesday-Sunday (our current opening hours)

CURRENT SCHEDULE: 6-8h shifts Thursday-Sunday (24-32h/week); potential for up to 40h/week

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Shift work,

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