Pastry Cook II

Loews Hotels•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with an authentic sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the pastry department.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of classical French desserts, chocolate handling and sugar work preferred
Basic knowledge on mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, decorating
Basic knowledge on mousses, custards and sauces.
Comprehend BEO’S
Knowledge on restaurant desserts, and desserts special
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations
Knowledge of operating all kitchen/pastry equipment, “mixers, tilt skillets, ice cream machine”
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
Minimum of 3-4 year’s experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry

Nice To Haves

Pastry diploma or degree preferred

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef
Report cook I if any of the above is absent
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

Benefits

We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small.

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