Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.25 - $19.75
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando is a premier hospitality establishment known for its exceptional service and world-class accommodations. Located within the vibrant Universal Orlando Resort, this award-winning hotel chain is recognized for its dynamic culture and commitment to employee satisfaction. Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, Loews Hotels emphasizes a "power of we" culture that fosters inclusivity, collaboration, and personal growth. Employees at Loews Hotels enjoy numerous benefits such as free meals during shifts, complimentary access to Universal theme parks, and extensive training and development opportunities. The company prides itself on... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of baking and pastry experience in a high-volume hotel or standalone restaurant
- Strong hands-on skills in cake decoration, chocolate tempering, and sugar work
- Ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards
- Effective communication skills in English
- Capability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to perform kitchen duties including lifting and standing for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years baking and pastry experience in a high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant
- Strong hands-on proficiency in piping, cake assembly and decoration, chocolate tempering, molded desserts, and basic sugar work
- Solid foundation in classical and contemporary pastry techniques including mousses, glazes, laminated doughs, choux, and plated dessert components
- Proven ability to manage production timelines while maintaining consistent quality, presentation standards, and food safety practices
- English language communications required
- Full availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef
- Report cook I if any of the above is absent
- Prepares all volume food items according to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency of product
- Adheres to control procedures for cost and quality
- Checks and controls the proper storage and rotation of product, checking on portion control to maintain a quality product
- Practices inventory controls, including the preparation and pick up of items from the storeroom
- Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels, and dates
- Cleans walk-ins, reach-in boxes, and ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and sanitary and in proper working condition to comply with health department regulations
- Maintains area in a clean condition at all times
- Works varying schedules that reflect the business needs of the hotel
- Performs all other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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