Pastry Cook I

Hollywood, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.75 - $20.25

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Training and Development

Job Description

Loews Coral Gables Hotel is a premier luxury hotel located in the vibrant city of Coral Gables, Florida. Featuring 242 beautifully appointed guestrooms including 23 exquisitely designed suites, the hotel offers guests an unmatched experience of comfort and style. With 30,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting space and an expansive pool deck on the 9th floor, this property caters effectively to both leisure and business travelers. The hotel’s four Miami-inspired dining outlets offer guests diverse culinary experiences, making it a favored destination in the heart of Coral Gables. Situated just four blocks from the iconic Miracle Mile,... Show More

Job Requirements

Pastry diploma or degree preferred
Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in cooking, baking, and pastry
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Must be able to obtain Food Handler's Card
Strong knowledge of kitchen and pastry operations
Basic math skills
Proficient English communication skills

Job Qualifications

Good knowledge of classical French desserts, chocolate handling, and sugar work preferred
Knowledge of mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, and decorating
Knowledge of mousses, custards, and sauces
Knowledge of chocolate tempering, sculpting, and sugar working
Ability to comprehend and execute banquet event orders (BEOs)
Ability to create amenities and handle pop-up events
Strong knowledge of overnight baking
Knowledge of restaurant desserts and specials
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Proficiency in operating kitchen and pastry equipment such as mixers, tilt skillets, and ice cream machines
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to obtain Food Handler's Card
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef
Leads cooks when supervisors are not present
Prepares all volume food items according to standard recipes and specifications
Adheres to control procedures for cost and quality
Checks and controls proper storage and rotation of products
Practices inventory controls including preparation and pick up of items from storeroom
Stores all food in refrigerated boxes with proper covers, labels, and dates
Cleans walk-ins, reach-in boxes, and work areas to maintain sanitation
Maintains clean conditions in assigned areas at all times
Works varying schedules to meet hotel business needs
Performs all other assigned duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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