Pastry Cook - Uchi Philadelphia

Uchi Restaurants•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Uchi Philadelphia is seeking Pastry Cooks to join their team. The Pastry team focuses on dessert production for dinner service, which includes tasks such as baking, sauce work, and chocolate work. This role operates on a morning to mid-afternoon shift, typically from 7 am to 3 pm. Previous experience in pastry production is preferred.

Requirements

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
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 professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with pastry production

Responsibilities

Focus on dessert production for dinner service
Baking
Sauce work
Chocolate work
Stock inventory
Perform restocking duties
Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs