Lead Baker & Pastry Cook

Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG), based in Fulton Market, is seeking a talented Lead Baking and Pastry Cook for CRG's newest restaurant, Dimmi Dimmi , nestled in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The restaurant features 75 seats inside, with an additional 40 seats outside during patio season next summer.

With Dimmi Dimmi , CRG is reimagining the iconic neighborhood Italian spot with bold red-sauce staples, classic cocktails, and a warm, buzzing vibe. It's where timeless tradition meets modern energy, brought to life with heartfelt hospitality and moments made to share.

As Lead Baking and Pastry Cook, you'll collaborate with an exceptional culinary team led by Executive Chef Matthew Eckfeld , who honed his expertise in Italian cuisine at New York's celebrated Carbone and other iconic Major Food Group restaurants. Our pastry program is guided by consultant Casey Doody , a French Pastry School alum and former Director of Pastry at the renowned Boka Group.

We're looking for a cook who shares our passion for heartfelt hospitality, values collaboration, and thrives in creating a team environment where guests and employees alike feel appreciated and inspired. If you're ready to be part of something special, to grow, lead, and help write the next chapter of the CRG story, we'd love to connect with you.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for the Baking & Pastry position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

• Responsible for executing bread making (focaccia, pizza doughs).
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to execute Italian-inspired dessert menus, including pastries, cakes, and plated desserts.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of all ingredients and finished products, making sure that they meet established standards for flavor, texture, and appearance.
• Manage the pastry kitchen's inventory, conduct regular stock checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked pastry station, ensuring all equipment and tools are in good working order.
• Adhere to and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, maintaining a compliant and safe kitchen environment.
• Full time, 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm

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Salary Description

$20-$25 / hr