Pastry Cook Morimoto 723 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Chinatown (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in Chinatown is seeking skilled Pastry Cooks to enhance their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-end pastry preparation, including baking and dessert assembly, and will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. A culinary degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts is preferred, and the restaurant offers competitive pay along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Paid Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus Programs

Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants

Opportunity for Career Advancement and Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Pastry Cook or Chef in a well-rated restaurant.
• Experience working in Asian inspired concepts is a plus.
• Ability to work from prep to service seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble desserts for service.
• Work efficiently in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with team members to execute the menu.

Skills

Plating

Baking

Chocolate Tempering

Ice Cream Making

Education

Culinary degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts

Job description

Masaharu Morimoto’s flagship restaurant, Morimoto, affiliated with STARR Restaurants, serves as a showcase for the world-renowned chef’s exhilarating cuisine. Drawing inspiration from both Japanese tradition and Western culinary techniques, Morimoto unlocks hidden layers of flavor on every plate from an a la carte meal to an opulent omakase (tasting menu), pristine sushi, sashimi and maki.

Japanese Chef Masaharu Morimoto is seeking Pastry Cooksto join the highly skilled team!

This position offers a comprehensive package including:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Paid Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants
• Opportunity for Career Advancement and Professional Growth

Qualified candidates will have:

• 1 year of experience as a Pastry Cook or Chef in a well-rated restaurant
• Well-rounded pastry experience including plating, assembling, tempering chocolate, baking cakes, making ice cream, etc.
• Experience working in an Asian inspired concepts or with Asian ingredients-is a plus
• Ability to work from prep to service seamlessly
• Culinary degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts – preferred

Morimoto is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.