Pastry Cook III

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

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

• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.

• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.

• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

• We care for you, just as we care for others.

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

• Report to cook II and 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

Supporting 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

• 1 - 3 Baking/Pastry experience in a high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant

• Demonstrated hands-on pastry skills including basic piping techniques, cake finishing, simple chocolate work, and garnish preparation.

• Working knowledge of fundamental pastry methods such as doughs, creams, custards, batters, and baked dessert production.

• Ability to follow standardized recipes, maintain organization, and execute production with attention to cleanliness and detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.