Pastry Cook II
Company: Loews Hotels, LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Pastry Cook II
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.Essential Functions and 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 assignedSupportive 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
standardsQualifications
- 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 BEOS
- 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 Handlers 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
holidaysEducation:
- Pastry diploma or degree preferredExperience:
- Minimum of 3-4 years experience with a good working knowledge
of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry
Keywords: Loews Hotels, LLC, Cedar Hill , Pastry Cook II, Hospitality & Tourism , Arlington, Texas
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