Pastry Cook

About this position

ALTBAU is a new bakery, cafe, and community space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, led by Chad Robertson, founder of Tartine Bakery, opening in Fall 2026. We're looking for ambitious, motivated pastry cooks to join our opening team.

You'll work across enriched and laminated doughs and seasonal cakes, tarts, and pastries, with an emphasis on regeneratively grown grain, freshly milled regional flour, and carefully sourced ingredients, regionally and beyond.

We care deeply about our craft and about producing exceptional breads, viennoiserie, and pastries with consistency, precision, and respect for the ingredients and processes behind them.

We value people who work well as a team, treat colleagues with kindness and respect, communicate clearly, keep a clean and organized station, and want to keep learning and growing with us.

Expected Start Date: Third week of October 2026

What You'll Do

• Produce ALTBAU’s products following our recipes, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Run your assigned station efficiently, with consistency, organization, and attention to detail.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary, following food safety procedures, portioning standards, proper storage, and FIFO.
• Work with the whole kitchen team to complete production, catering orders, and daily service accurately and on time.
• Help maintain product quality, reduce waste, and build a positive, supportive kitchen.

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of professional bakery, pastry, or culinary experience.
• Working knowledge of baking and pastry techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment; viennoiserie experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment without losing attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• $20–$24/hour, based on experience*
• Shared tips across front and back of house, in addition to your hourly wage.
• Paid time off Package
• Access to commuter benefits and employee dining discounts.

This is the expected hourly range for the position. Final pay is based on experience and other job-related factors.

To Apply

Send your CV and references to careers@altbaubakery.com with “PASTRY COOK” in the subject line.

We look forward to meeting you.

Location and commute

Brooklyn, NY .

Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.

How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3238414691.