Pastry Cook - Uchi Philadelphia

Hai Hospitality•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Uchi Philadelphia, located in Rittenhouse Square, is accepting resumes for Pastry Cooks! 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. We're offering $17-23/hr + benefits!

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with pastry production is preferred.

Responsibilities

Dessert production to prepare for dinner service
Baking
Sauce work
Chocolate work
Stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
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
Reconfigure seating arrangements by lifting, pushing, or pulling objects such as tables and chairs