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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.