The Loews Philadelphia Hotel is seeking a Pastry Cook III to join our team. Loews Philadelphia Hotel offers supremely comfortable 581 guest rooms, including 12 suites and 54 concierge club rooms, all of which are luxuriously appointed and are furnished to suit the needs of both families and business travelers.

Loews Philadelphia Hotel features 47,000 square feet of versatile conference space.

The Pastry Cook III is a key member of the Food and Beverage team and will work closely with department team members to deliver amazing products and services to our guests.

This position is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the pastry department.

Reports directly to the Pastry Chef and Sous Chef

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 assigned.

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees

Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Required Skills & Experience :

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation :

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

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 holidays

Education : 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.

Last updated : 2024-06-18