Pastry Cook III

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 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

• Basic knowledge on mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, decorating
• Basic knowledge on mousses, custards and sauces
• 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: 

• Entry level position after culinary school graduation (High school diploma required)

Experience:   

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in hotel/pastry shop with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of pastry and baking, accepted standards of sanitation

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.