Mister Cheeks
Pastry Prep Cook at Mister Cheeks
Base pay range: $18.00/hr - $23.00/hr
Overview
Mister Cheeks is an all-day café and neighborhood market opening this fall in the heart of Carroll Gardens. We are on the hunt for passionate, creative team members who love great food, warm hospitality, and serving the community. Guests can enjoy a takeout window for coffee and soft serve ice cream or dine in our cozy space with house-made eats including pastries, soups, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and seasonal salads.
Job Summary
Mister Cheeks is looking for a skilled pastry and prep cook to join our opening back-of-house team. You will handle in-house sweet and savory pastry production while also supporting daily prep for our cafe offerings. You can expect opportunities to work on seasonal pastries and develop soft serve ice cream flavors. It’s a chance to expand skills, experiment with flavors, and bring creative ideas to life while working with a collaborative crew that values technique, communication, and cleanliness. We’re looking for teammates who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities
Prep, scale, shape and bake a range of pastries and baked goods, including seasonal variations of morning buns, savory scones, danishes, muffins, focaccia, and cookies
Assist with daily savory prep according to the production schedule—chopping, marinating, portioning, and organizing everything needed for service and grab-and-go items
Participate in team tastings, training, and daily kitchen huddles to stay in sync on menus and expectations
Keep station stocked and tidy, replenishing as needed and working clean
Maintain proper handling and storage of all food products to ensure freshness, prevent waste, and promote safety
Follow recipes and prep guidelines to meet Mister Cheeks’ standards for quality and consistency
Communicate with teammates to stay ahead of volume and adjust as needed
Help with deliveries — check quality, rotate stock, and keep storage areas organized
Pitch in during busy moments — support other stations and keep workflow moving
Handle tools and equipment with care and flag issues early
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace hygiene standards per NYC Department of Health
Who You Are
A passionate and motivated pastry/culinary professional with strong attention to detail
Efficient, organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Eager to learn and grow skills with a commitment to excellence
A reliable, collaborative team player who values communication and support
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial kitchens
Strong baking and knife skills with thorough understanding of baking techniques
Work Environment
Involves standing and walking during the shift
Requires using hands to perform daily tasks
Involves frequent reaching, bending, and lifting
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
Reports To
Head Chef, Owners
Compensation
$18-$22 per Hour
Benefits
Through our benefits partner, access to preventive care, crisis services, mental and physical wellness, continuing education, family planning and support, and culinary tools and apparel. Full details will be shared in the hiring process.
General Working Hours
Proposed Operating Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8am-5pm
Schedule TBD
May include extra hours and working weekends, events, or holidays as needed
Disclaimers
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mister Cheeks provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to law.
For more details about Mister Cheeks, visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/966796-Mister-Cheeks
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production
Industries
Restaurants
Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and requirements and is subject to change.
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Overview
Mister Cheeks is an all-day café and neighborhood market opening this fall in the heart of Carroll Gardens. We are on the hunt for passionate, creative team members who love great food, warm hospitality, and serving the community. Guests can enjoy a takeout window for coffee and soft serve ice cream or dine in our cozy space with house-made eats including pastries, soups, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and seasonal salads.
Job Summary
Mister Cheeks is looking for a skilled pastry and prep cook to join our opening back-of-house team. You will handle in-house sweet and savory pastry production while also supporting daily prep for our cafe offerings. You can expect opportunities to work on seasonal pastries and develop soft serve ice cream flavors. It’s a chance to expand skills, experiment with flavors, and bring creative ideas to life while working with a collaborative crew that values technique, communication, and cleanliness. We’re looking for teammates who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities
Prep, scale, shape and bake a range of pastries and baked goods, including seasonal variations of morning buns, savory scones, danishes, muffins, focaccia, and cookies
Assist with daily savory prep according to the production schedule—chopping, marinating, portioning, and organizing everything needed for service and grab-and-go items
Participate in team tastings, training, and daily kitchen huddles to stay in sync on menus and expectations
Keep station stocked and tidy, replenishing as needed and working clean
Maintain proper handling and storage of all food products to ensure freshness, prevent waste, and promote safety
Follow recipes and prep guidelines to meet Mister Cheeks’ standards for quality and consistency
Communicate with teammates to stay ahead of volume and adjust as needed
Help with deliveries — check quality, rotate stock, and keep storage areas organized
Pitch in during busy moments — support other stations and keep workflow moving
Handle tools and equipment with care and flag issues early
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace hygiene standards per NYC Department of Health
Who You Are
A passionate and motivated pastry/culinary professional with strong attention to detail
Efficient, organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Eager to learn and grow skills with a commitment to excellence
A reliable, collaborative team player who values communication and support
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial kitchens
Strong baking and knife skills with thorough understanding of baking techniques
Work Environment
Involves standing and walking during the shift
Requires using hands to perform daily tasks
Involves frequent reaching, bending, and lifting
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
Reports To
Head Chef, Owners
Compensation
$18-$22 per Hour
Benefits
Through our benefits partner, access to preventive care, crisis services, mental and physical wellness, continuing education, family planning and support, and culinary tools and apparel. Full details will be shared in the hiring process.
General Working Hours
Proposed Operating Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8am-5pm
Schedule TBD
May include extra hours and working weekends, events, or holidays as needed
Disclaimers
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mister Cheeks provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to law.
For more details about Mister Cheeks, visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/966796-Mister-Cheeks
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production
Industries
Restaurants
Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and requirements and is subject to change.
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