Pastry Cook III
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
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 assignedSupporting 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
standardsQualifications
- 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
holidaysEducation:
- 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
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Arlington , Pastry Cook III, Hospitality & Tourism , Arlington, Texas
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