Pastry Cook - Uchi Washington DC

LORO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

EAP

401k

Growth opportunities

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality in Washington, DC is seeking Pastry Cooks to join the kitchen team and craft desserts for dinner service. The role includes baking, sauce work, and chocolate pieces, and follows a morning to early afternoon shift (7am–3pm).

Prior pastry experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth within the company. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain a clean, organized workspace, and follow safety guidelines while collaborating with leadership and teammates to deliver

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and restock inventory.
• Stand for extended periods and work in hot/cold temps.
• Maintain a neat, organized workspace and proper food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce desserts for dinner service.
• Assist pastry team with baking, sauces, chocolate work.
• Support kitchen operations during morning shifts (7am–3pm).

Skills

Guest communication

Safety awareness

Stamina and endurance

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Food safety understanding

Ovens

Grills

Knives

Food prep equipment

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Knives

Job description

Job Description:

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

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.

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