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Loews Hotels, LLC.

Pastry Cook I

Loews Hotels, LLC., Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,0000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.

Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed‑use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.

Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.

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

Good knowledge of classical French desserts, chocolate handling and sugar work preferred

Good knowledge on mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, decorating

Good knowledge on mousses, custards and sauces

Good knowledge on chocolate tempering, sculpting, and sugar working

Comprehend and execute BEO'S

Creation of amenities

Able to handle pop up

Strong knowledge on over night baking

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

Education

Pastry diploma or degree preferred

Experience

Minimum of 4-6 year's experience with a strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry

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