Assistant Baker Jobs

Seeking passionate Bakers to join our Five Acres team! Located in the heart of New York’s bustling Rockefeller Center, Five Acres brings Chef Greg Baxtrom's (of acclaimed Olmsted, Petite Patate and Patti Ann’s in Brooklyn) defining creative, seasonal ethos to Manhattan for the first time.

Each element of the restaurant – from the intimate private dining room built with wood from Greg’s family farm to the ethereal design of the dining room filled with vibrant greenery and natural textures – nods to his family’s five acre farm right outside of Chicago.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sense of professionalism and responsibility to the venue, passion for food and cooking, interest in growing your career under the guidance of a Michelin Star Chef team.
• Hone existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set.
• Execute pastry menu items from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to preparation of ingredients, cooking and plating of menu items.
• Arrive to work every day with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and prepared for the shift.

• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of BOH work areas, including but not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff.
• Maintain sanitation standards and procedures that comply with health and legal regulations with the advice of the company.
• Ability to work well and stay organized under pressure.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates in written and spoken English.
• Exudes excellence in hospitality for all employees and guests.

• Self-driven, results-oriented; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in their communication to the BOH team.
• The ability to define and effectively solve a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflicting interests with the goal of obtaining cooperation.
• Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverages.
• Flexible work schedules, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Experience and Education

• 1+ years of experience as a pastry cook in a similar caliber restaurant
• NYC Food Protection Certificate required

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, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

More detail about Five Acres part of Baxtrom Hospitality Group