Pastry Cook II

Loews Hotels & Co • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Pastry diploma or degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-4 year’s experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry

Responsibilities

• 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

• Competitive health & wellness benefits
• 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities
• career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Hotel Rates
• other discounts, perks and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree