Loews Hotels & Co

Pastry Cook I

FL - Orlando - Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Full time

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

  • 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.