Pastry Cook needed for MM by Morimoto

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is now hiring a Pastry Cook for the highly anticipated opening of MM by Morimoto, his newest culinary destination in Montclair, NJ. This refined concept will showcase Chef Morimoto’s signature Japanese cuisine through a world-class sushi program and an innovative take on modern steakhouse fare. We’re seeking driven and talented employees to uphold an exceptional dining experience.

About MM by Morimoto & Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Chef Masaharu Morimoto is internationally celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to modern Japanese cuisine. MM by Morimoto reflects his visionary approach, merging traditional technique with contemporary flair. With a dual focus on sushi and steak, this new restaurant will offer guests a high-end dining experience with the excellence expected from the Morimoto brand.

We seek to provide comfort and joy, to care for, and nurture life by sharing our unique pastries, cake, pies, breads and treats. As a Pastry Cook, you will identify and select ingredients, and prepare and mix dough, pastries and confections. Each day you will produce components of a variety of items, including breads, cakes and desserts while adhering to a predetermined production schedule.

The responsibilities of the Pastry Cook are diverse and dependent on experience and will change as you grow and hone your skill set. The Pastry Cook must thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards for the entire kitchen and dish area. Most importantly the Pastry Cook takes pride in what they do and is a team player.

Your recipe for success:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience successfully working in a high-volume restaurant pastry production, banquet production kitchen or similar environment with demonstrated knowledge of:


• Scaling & measuring ingredients

• Recipe adherence


• Utilizing varied pastry mixing techniques (such as creaming, rubbing, whisking, folding, kneading, reverse creaming, and all-in-one methods)


• Making custards and creams


• Properly controlling ingredient/product temperatures


• Finishing desserts & pastries


• Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.


• Passion for baking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• An appetite for learning (and delicious pastries).


• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.


• Working Conditions / Essential Functions and Skills Requirements


• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per production shift/day


• Ability to kneel, grasp, and lift/carry/manipulate up to lift 50lbs regularly


• Consistent and reliable attendance


• Must be available to work day and late afternoons during the week, weekend, and holidays, as need

Position Requirements:

• Ability or a willingness to learn to operate bakery manufacturing equipment such as mixers and ovens.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high end restaurant pastry station.


• Maintains the highest standards of product quality


• Communicates professionally, both in writing and verbally, with all bakery clients