Dough Master (Part-Time)

Reports To: Executive Chef

 

Brooklyn Brewery is a leading global independent craft brewer and a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. From our home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are always in the making, drawing inspiration from our local community of innovators, makers, and doers to spread the culture and creativity of craft beer to 30 states and over 30 countries on 5 continents.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Brooklyn Brewery is entering an exciting new chapter, reopening in a vibrant, multi-unit space that blends our craft beer heritage with an elevated culinary program. We are hiring a Dough Master to own our Burekas program from scratch.

 

This is a hands-on production role. You will make laminated dough, build the fillings, and shape, finish, and freeze Burekas for the kitchen to bake off through the week. The role starts at one production day per week.

 

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who already knows laminated dough and wants to build a program of their own.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates should be comfortable performing a range of tasks and duties, including but not limited to:

• Produce laminated dough from scratch, including mixing, butter blocks, lamination, resting, and sheeting.
• Prepare Burekas fillings such as potato, cheese, spinach, and mushroom to spec.
• Shape Burekas consistently by filling, using shape to tell fillings apart.
• Finish with egg wash and toppings such as sesame or nigella seed.
• Freeze, label, date, and store product so it holds quality through the week.
• Write and maintain clear bake-off specs so the line can bake Burekas correctly on service days.
• Plan each production day around the weekly par set with the Executive Chef.
• Track yield, waste, and inventory of flour, butter, and filling ingredients.
• Keep dough and product at proper temperatures throughout production.
• Maintain sanitation, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation in line with NYC DOHMH standards.
• Help develop new fillings and seasonal Burekas with the Executive Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine.

 

WORK SCHEDULE

Days of Operations: Wednesday - Monday, closed Tuesdays
Variable hours and include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 or older.
• Minimum 7 years in a professional pastry or bakery kitchen.
• Hands-on experience making laminated dough. Burekas, puff pastry, or croissant experience strongly preferred.
• Able to laminate by hand or with a dough sheeter.
• Able to hold shape, size, and layer quality at volume.
• NYC DOHMH Food Protection Certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Able to work early morning production shifts.
• Organized, self-directed, and able to work independently.
• Candidates with experience in Israeli, Sephardic, Turkish, or Balkan baking are especially encouraged to apply.

 

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this part-time role is $25.00 to $34.00 per hour. Actual base pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is one component of The Brooklyn Brewery Corporation’s total compensation package for employees.

 

Brooklyn Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. We are committed to maintaining an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification.