Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is a distinguished luxury resort located in Tucson, Arizona, renowned for its stunning views of the Catalina Mountain range and exceptional hospitality in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This prestigious resort offers guests a serene desert oasis experience, combining natural beauty with luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities. With a commitment to providing an unforgettable sensory escape, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort attracts travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and exquisite dining experiences. The resort features elegant rooms, spa services, recreational activities, and multiple dining options that highlight both local and international cuisines.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum of five year’s experience in cooking, baking and pastry
- Pastry diploma or degree preferred
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Knowledge of chocolate tempering and sugar work
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to bend, stoop, stand and lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of pastries and classical French desserts
- Knowledge of chocolate tempering and sugar working
- Some knowledge of wedding cake assembly and decor
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and difficult situations
- Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment such as sheeters and mixers
- Basic mathematical skills including the ability to do basic conversions
- Outstanding organizational, communication and leadership skills
- 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 schedules including weekends and holidays
- Pastry diploma or degree preferred
- Minimum of five years experience with good working knowledge of cooking, baking, and pastry fundamentals
Job Duties
- Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef
- Leads cooks when Pastry Chef and Sous Chef are not present
- Prepares all volume food items according to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency of product
- Reads and understands Banquet Event Orders for upcoming week
- Produces large quantities of desserts uniformly
- Must adhere to control procedures for cost and quality
- Administers and ensures adherence to departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
- Checks and controls proper storage and rotation of product, verifying portion control to maintain quality product
- Practices inventory controls including preparation of and pick up of items from the storeroom
- Stores all food in refrigerated boxes with covers, labels and dates
- Supervises cleaning of walk-ins and reach-in boxes to maintain cleanliness and compliance with health regulations
- Supervises and performs kitchen opening and closing operations
- Supervises food handlers in preparation and production of all pastry items
- Organizes and assists food handlers to ensure Loews standards for timely preparation and service of food are met
- Monitors food preparation, production, holding and storage to ensure adherence to all Food Service Sanitation standards
- Reports equipment maintenance needs to engineering
- Maintains area in a clean condition at all times
- Works varying schedules reflecting hotel business needs
- Performs other assigned duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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