Pastry Cook – Hai Si

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

HAI SI is hiring for a PASTRY COOK

Projected start date: Early June / Dinner service only – closed Monday & Tuesday

New Waterloo, in partnership with Infinite Hospitality, is bringing Underground Izakaya by Yoshi Okai of Otoko to Aspen, CO. Opening Summer 2025, this intimate, high-energy space will offer a bold take on Japanese dining, combining tradition with creative execution.

JOB OVERIVEW

A Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures while maintaining Health Department standards.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish pastry items
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
• Observe and test food items to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as
• tasting, temping, or piercing them with utensils
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage

Who you are:

• You are a hard-working creative with a strong eye for detail.
• You have the patience to make intricate pastries and plate beautiful desserts.
• You know the enjoyment of a dish comes before a single bite is taken; it is the presentation, history, detail, and story first.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• Discounted ski + bus passes
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• Health, vision + dental benefits
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

ABOUT NEW WATERLOO

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities – creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provide the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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