Pastry Cook - $17 - $20 - Uchiko Austin

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident

Employee Assistance Program

Employer matched 401k

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality’s Uchiko Austin is seeking Pastry Cooks to join the pastry team, focusing on dessert production for dinner service. Morning to mid afternoon hours (8am–4pm) with opportunities for growth and great benefits. Prior pastry experience preferred, and a supportive kitchen environment awaits.

The role offers benefits including health coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401k plan, plus dining discounts and internal growth.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and identify issues.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Adaptable to fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries and desserts as part of the pastry team.
• Assist with baking, sauce work, and dessert prep for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry station and proper storage.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

Food handling

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Mixers

Job description

Job Description: Uchiko Austin is accepting applications for Pastry Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to create amazing dining experiences for our guests. We offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term! Our Pastry team focuses on dessert production to prepare for dinner service, which can include baking, sauce work, and more. This is a morning to mid afternoon shift, with hours typically ranging from 8am to 4pm. Previous experience with pastry production is preferred. We're currently offering $17 - $20/hr (based on experience) + benefits!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away : E-verify.gov E-Verify Participation Poster

Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Uchi. Uchiko. Uchiba. One House, Standing together. Uchi, translated from Japanese means “house”, was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Since then, Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by Austin’s diverse dining crowd, as well as visitors from across the country and across the globe. Uchiko, an offshoot of Tyson Cole's original Uchi, matches its forebearer's dedication to food, design, and service but brings fire to the fore weaving together robust flavors with hints of smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi Restaurants. Uchibā, borrowing flavors from Uchi, delivers quick bites paired with delicious Japanese cocktails. “bā” meaning bar in Japanese sets the tone for a smaller, more intimate bar experience with the same high-level of food, service and design you’d expect from Hai. We're happy you're here.