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Black Barn is an American restaurant and the creation of Chef John Doherty, former Executive Chef of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria. Our “Modern Barn” is located at the north end of Madison Square Park in NYC’s Nomad neighborhood. Known for our unique and delicious food, spacious dining rooms and lively brunches, we offer a progressive and diverse work environment built on trust, teamwork and camaraderie. Our aim is to have fun at work and create exceptional hospitality amongst our guests and ourselves. If you are passionate about delicious food and great service, Black Barn is the right place for you.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits & paid time off
• Bonus eligibility
• Financial and personal development programs (financial planning, health and fitness classes, employee education, etc.)
• Career advancement support and mentorship
• Access to a generous referral program
• Direct deposit

What We Ask of You:

• You embrace and encourage teamwork within the restaurant
• You help promote a positive work environment
• You treat everyone you encounter with respect and dignity
• You are interested in career development, growth and longevity
• You like to have fun every day

Position Summary: Responsible for the baking of all breads in the Pastry Department in accordance with Black Barn's policies and procedures. Interacts with fellow employees, subordinates and supervisors in a polite and professional manner to ensure gracious hospitality

Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to

• Understands the Black Barn brand and the food products that support the brand
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of all baking and pastry techniques
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude
• Responsible for the compliance of all DOH Safety and Sanitation requirements
• Ensures the general cleanliness and repair of the pastry department
• Follow production schedule to meet both quality and demand
• Be proactive and attentive
• Maintain a positive, professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and quality standards relating to basic production
• Ability to successfully uphold quality and consistency in all items prepared and delivered
• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to visually inspect, taste and smell product to ensure freshness and quality

Minimum Education and Qualifications: including but not limited to

• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Pastry Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis and 40 pounds on an occasional basis
• Other physical requirements include but are not necessarily limited to reaching, grasping, and pounding, stretching, and kneading
• Must be skilled in the art of baking and have two to three years of baking experience in a high-volume production kitchen
• Must have knowledge in banquet pastry and baked goods, such as bread items, sweet dough, breakfast and coffee break pastry preparation, , cakes, pies and fruit tarts
• Must possess verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to lift at least 50 Ibs
• Food Handling Certificate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time..
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Black Barn reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Black Barn's management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time. Black Barn is an Equal Opportunity Employer