Pastry Cook - Seamark - Quincy, MA

Seamark Seafood & Cocktails is a distinguished dining establishment located in Everett, Massachusetts, within the vibrant Encore Boston Harbor resort. This elegant restaurant is renowned for its unique blend of traditional New England seafood fare and contemporary, globally inspired dishes. Seamark provides guests with a sophisticated oceanic dining experience that emphasizes the quality and freshness of ingredients, capturing the essence of coastal cuisine with creative culinary techniques. The establishment also features Old Wives' Tale, an intimate speakeasy bar known for its superb cocktails crafted by the acclaimed mixologist Francesco Lafranconi, offering patrons a refined beverage experience alongside exceptional food. As part of the Carver Road Hospitality portfolio, Seamark Seafood & Cocktails upholds a commitment to excellence in both cuisine and service, aiming to delight guests with every visit. The restaurant prides itself on maintaining high standards for food safety, preparation, and presentation, ensuring that every dish—particularly its seafood offerings—exhibits culinary mastery and attention to detail. The Pastry Cook position at Seamark Seafood & Cocktails entails a vital role within the culinary team, focused on creating and maintaining an exceptional dessert program. Reporting to the Pastry Chef as well as the kitchen’s Sous Chef and Executive Chef, the Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, breads, ice creams, and sorbets, all crafted with the same level of care and quality as the main entrée offerings. This role demands a passion for pastry arts and precision in following recipes and preparation guidelines to ensure consistency and excellence across all menu items. The Pastry Cook is entrusted with managing the dessert station, including properly setting up work areas, maintaining necessary inventory levels, and ensuring that all equipment and ingredients are meticulously handled according to Department of Health (DOH) guidelines. Cleanliness and organization are critical, with a strong emphasis on sanitation and safety in every aspect of food preparation. The position also involves careful management of prep stock rotation, accurate labeling, and record-keeping to uphold company standards and comply with food safety regulations. Effective communication with the broader kitchen team is essential, as the Pastry Cook must coordinate orders through the POS system and promptly report any equipment issues or inventory needs to management. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure under pressure, and prioritize safety while adhering to company policies is crucial for success in this role. Candidates interested in this position should have at least one year of experience as a pastry cook, with a preference for those who have demonstrated skill in a professional kitchen environment. Additional skills such as strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across departments are highly valued. Physical stamina and dexterity are necessary, including the ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive hand movements, handle heavy objects, and work in varied environmental conditions. Seamark Seafood & Cocktails offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative culinary team, providing competitive hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $23.00. This role includes eligibility for comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance and is ideal for motivated culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a prestigious and supportive environment. Working evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet operational needs. Overall, this role is perfect for those who excel in pastry arts and are eager to contribute to a top-tier dining destination known for its exceptional quality and unique offerings.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to move throughout the business including standing, walking, kneeling, bending for extended periods
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders
• Ability to regularly move objects up to 50 pounds/25 kilograms
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environments