Pastry Cook I

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We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.

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About Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Join the team at our Caribbean-inspired paradise that creates an island escape in a tropical oasis.

This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the pastry department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef

Leeds cooks when supervisors are not present.

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

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant

Ability to create and execute made‑from‑scratch desserts, breads, laminated doughs, plated desserts and large‑batch banquet production

Experience working in a high‑volume environment where multiple outlets (restaurants, room service, weddings / banquets) must be serviced.

Understanding of food cost controls, inventory, par levels of ingredients, waste minimization, and production planning for multiple services (restaurants + banquets) A+.

Food safety and sanitation knowledge (ServSafe or equivalent preferred)

English language communications required.

Excellent customer service skills.

Baking / Pastry degree or equivalent formal training preferred

Requires full availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.