Pastry Cook - Uchi Washington DC

Hai Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with employer match

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality Group, owner of Uchi Washington DC, is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our morning-to-afternoon kitchen team. You will assist in creating exquisite desserts for dinner service, including baking, sauces, and chocolate work.

Previous pastry experience is preferred; we offer medical/dental/vision insurance, an employer-matched 401k, dining discounts, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and coworkers.
• Follow safety guidelines and standards.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts for dinner service and dessert program.
• Bake, sauce work, and chocolate work as needed.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage and restocking.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stand/walk long periods

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Knife skills

Job description

## Pastry Cook - Uchi Washington DCApply: Uchi Washington DC: Full time: Posted Today: R-2133**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 ExperienceHai 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 PosterHai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.