Baker I - Pastry Kitchen

Loews Hotels•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis. Welcome to a Sonoran Escape for the Senses. This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the baker station: i.e. breads, muffins, croissants, pizza dough, pastries and cakes, etc.

Requirements

Accepted standards of sanitation
Full knowledge of yeast products: i.e. breads, muffins, pizza dough, and relevant baking methods
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment
Basic mathematical skills
Must be able to obtain Food Handler’s Card
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
Ability to speak, read and write English
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
High school diploma required
Minimum of 2-4 year’s experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of baking and accepted standards of sanitation

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Pastry Chef or Sous Chef
Prepares all volume food inters according to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency of product
Must adhere to control procedures for cost/quality
Checks and controls the proper storage an rotation of product, checking on portion control to maintain a quality product
Practice inventory controls, including the preparation of and pick up of item from the storeroom
Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates
Cleaning of walk-ins, reach-in boxes, to ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and sanitary and in proper working condition, in order to comply with health department regulations
Maintains area in a clean condition at all times.
Will be required to work varying schedules that reflect the business needs of the hotel
All other duties that are assigned
Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards