Pastry Extern

The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold tasting or prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. 

The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator and is part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.

Who you are:

Pastry Externs are expected to have a strong passion for food, desserts, an eagerness to develop and build on your skills as a pastry cook, and be an integral part of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail. The anticipated start date for the Pastry Externs is August 2023.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow
• Communicates effectively with the kitchen team and embodies an environment of teamwork
• Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries
• Assist pastry cooks in preparing components for their stations for service and learn to set-up a station independently

What we need from you:

• Experience in a kitchen environment through education (culinary school, or similar)
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Pastry Extern, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17/hour
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.  Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots  to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker  with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.  The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption  and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;  always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Join the team at The Modern!