Pastry Cook II

Loews Hotels • Orlando, FL

2d

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

• 3 – 5 years Baking/Pastry experience in a high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant
• Strong hands-on proficiency in piping, cake assembly and decoration, chocolate tempering, molded desserts, and basic sugar work.
• Solid foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques including mousses, glazes, laminated doughs, choux, and plated dessert components.
• Proven ability to manage production timelines while maintaining consistent quality, presentation standards, and food safety practices.
• English language communications required.
• Requires full availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

• excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access
• We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees