Pastry Cook - Uchi Washington DC

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking a Pastry Cook to be a vital part of our kitchen team, focusing on dessert production to support dinner service. The role involves baking, sauce work, chocolate work, and related tasks, in a morning to mid-afternoon shift (7am–3pm).

Prior pastry experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within the organization. We offer medical/dental/vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401k with employer matching, and significant internal advancement

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Identify safety issues and follow guidelines.
• Stand/walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments.
• Maintain neat, hygienic workspace and proper uniform.
• Able to work in hot and cold kitchen conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to dessert production for dinner service.
• Assist with baking, sauce work, chocolate work, and other pastry tasks.
• Maintain clean and organized pastry station and stock inventory.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

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. 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. We hire the best to create the best. Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and LORO. We have a passion for creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations. Our teams 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 other cool, passionate people. We value culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.