Pastry Cook II - Loews Hotels Universal Orlando

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 andbe 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.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years Baking/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 communication required.
• Requires full availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend BEOs.
• Prepares all volume food inters according to standard recipes and specifications to ensure consistency of product.
• Checks and controls the proper storage and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.