Pastry Cook

Boston – Boston, Massachusetts

NEW
RESTAURANT OPENING!! NOW HIRING!!

Boston is one of the most beautiful and
important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary
excellence. We’ve had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of
building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we’ve finally set
our sights on opening here in fall, 2026.

In Fort Point, we’ve found a home that
reminds us of where Hawksmoor began two decades ago – the character, community
and creativity.

At 15 Necco Street (Platinum
LEED-certified – a natural fit for our commitment to sustainability and our
B-Corp values), we’ll have space for 200+ guests, private dining and event
spaces, a bar program recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the
Cocktail, sweeping views across Fort Point Channel, and an outdoor terrace made
for long lunches and celebratory dinners.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Restaurants are
among the best- generous pay and benefits, award winning restaurants,
unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business
(as voted by the people who work here). Recognized as one of the top 100
companies to work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to
do the same in the US.

We’re looking for experienced Pastry Line Cooks to join our team
and help us open our third US restaurant.

As a Hawksmoor Pastry Line Cook, you play a key role in
the smooth and successful operation of the restaurant by producing consistently exceptional desserts and baked goods. You are responsible for maintaining Hawksmoor’s food quality and standards while working closely with the wider culinary team to deliver
exceptional dishes and service. Precision, organization, and attention to detail are
essential as you prepare, finish, and plate desserts to Hawksmoor standards. Hawksmoor
is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its
values.

Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:

Guest Experience

·
Competently
run the pastry station, with a basic understanding of
all kitchen sections.

·
Demonstrate strong
pastry and baking skills, including accurate measuring, mixing,
baking, decorating, and finishing techniques.

·
Understand
what is required to meet Hawksmoor standards and consistently
follow recipes with precision.

·
Plate dishes
accurately and consistently to Hawksmoor standards.

·
Maintain a
strong knowledge of pastry ingredients, seasonal menu changes,
and product quality.

·
Demonstrate a
basic understanding of ingredient functionality, including chocolate,
dairy, flour, sugars, and baking methods.

·
Execute pastry
production and service for larger groups, including Private Dining Rooms
(PDR) and large parties.

·
Show genuine
care for delivering an excellent guest experience

·
Consistently
deliver the highest quality desserts from the
pastry station.

Team Engagement
& Culture

·
Embody Hawksmoor values
with a positive, proactive, and professional attitude.

·
Seek out,
welcome, and act on feedback from peers and managers.

·
Support other team members during
service and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

·
Show genuine
care for both the team and
the overall guest experience.

·
Support kitchen
managers in promoting team welfare, including preparing high
quality family meals.

Health
& Safety

·
Adhere
to all allergy awareness, cleanliness, and food safety
procedures.

·
Complete all
required training and consistently uphold hygiene
standards.

·
Follow opening
and closing checklists accurately and consistently.

·
Take
responsibility for the clean, efficient running of your station.

·
Maintain accurate labeling,
storage, and shelf life of all pastry products.

·
Properly use,
clean, and maintain pastry equipment and tools according to company
standards.

Operational
Standards

·
Manage
time effectively to support pastry production, service,
and daily operational needs. 

·
Prepare and
maintain mise en place to ensure the pastry station is fully
stocked and service ready.

·
Maintain good
product rotation and understand par levels for service
requirements.

·
Recognize
how errors affect both guest experience and the wider business.  

·
Understand and follow
stock rotation and storage procedures. 

·
Actively work
to reduce waste and improve
efficiency in the pastry production. 

·
Comply
with lateness and absence policies.

Purpose
& DEIB

·
Use
inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathy and
fairness.

·
Be knowledgeable
about Hawksmoor’s charity partners and sustainability goals.

·
Actively
follow waste reduction and recycling initiatives.

·
Demonstrate a
strong understanding of ingredient sourcing, particularly pastry ingredients
such as chocolate, dairy, flour, and seasonal produce.

·
Understand the
significance of Hawksmoor being a B Corporation.

Physical
and Mental Demands

·
Mobility: Must be able to move continuously around the dining
room, kitchen, and bar areas during the shift.

·
Lifting &
Carrying: Occasionally lifts and
carries trays, plates, and items weighing up to ~ 25 to 30 lbs.

·
Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate
with guests, kitchen staff, and management.

·
Cognitive: Ability to prioritize tasks, follow
detailed recipes, maintain accuracy, and work efficiently in a
fast-paced environment. 

·
Work
Environment: While performing the
duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate to
loud noise levels consistent with a high-volume restaurant. The pace is fast
and requires multi-tasking under pressure.

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