Pastry Cook - Uchi Dallas

Hai Hospitality; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with employer match

Dining discounts

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking Pastry Cooks for morning to mid afternoon shifts (7am–3pm). Prior pastry production experience is preferred. Earns $16–$20/hour based on experience, with growth opportunities and employee benefits.

We offer medical/dental/vision/accident insurance options, EAP, a 401(k) with employer match, dining discounts, and internal advancement within our growing group based in Texas.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs and restock inventory.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access items.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience with hot and cold kitchen temperatures.
• Move heavy objects to reconfigure space as needed.
• Use kitchen equipment safely (ovens, grills, knives) and keep workspace clean.
• Respond quickly to customer needs and maintain professionalism.
• Work in close proximity to coworkers in a busy kitchen.
• Tolerate exposure to allergens and food odors.
• Maintain a professional appearance and hygiene.
• Understand directives and communicate with leadership.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items for service according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and proper storage.
• Assist with plating and presentation of desserts.
• Coordinate with cooks and front-of-house staff during service.

Skills

Guest communication

Safety compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Stand for long hours

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Temperature tolerance

Professional appearance

Allergen awareness

Hygiene standards

Follow directives

Accommodations awareness

Job description

Job Description

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Pastry Cooks.

This is a morning to mid afternoon shift, with hours typically ranging from 7am to 3pm. Previous experience with pastry production is preferred.

We're offering an hourly range between $16-$20 per hour based on experience.

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 knivesMaintain 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. Its 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.