Pastry Cook

Loews Hotels & Co; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pastry Cook to join its vibrant team in Kansas City. This role involves creating high-quality desserts and pastries while ensuring consistency and adherence to health standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, a solid understanding of classical techniques, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where creativity and culinary excellence are celebrated. Join a family-oriented company that values diversity, sustainability, and personal growth, and be part of a team that makes every guest experience memorable.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

401K matching

Travel benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in cooking, baking, and pastry.
• Basic knowledge of various pastry techniques and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and produce quality food items in the pastry department.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food products.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Classical French desserts

Chocolate handling

Recipe preparation

Cake building

Decorating

Operating kitchen equipment

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lift 50 pounds

English language proficiency

Education

Pastry diploma or degree

Tools

Mixers

Tilt skillets

Ice cream machine

Job description

locations MO - Kansas City - Loews Kansas City Hotel

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R0074420

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city’s skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.

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 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 assigned

Supportive 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 standards

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of classical French desserts, chocolate handling and sugar work preferred
• Basic knowledge on mixing techniques, recipe preparation, piping, cake building, decorating
• Basic knowledge on mousses, custards and sauces.
• Knowledge on restaurant desserts, and desserts special
• 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 holidays

Education:

• Pastry diploma or degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-4 year’s experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking and pastry

About Us

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. As one of the only independently owned family hotel companies, we know that hospitality comes from the heart.

Loews Hotels & Co owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations, including multiple hotels in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Hotels & Co features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, all with a locally handcrafted approach. We pride ourselves on the individuality and uniqueness of our offering.

Joining Loews Hotels & Co means not just gaining a job, it means becoming a part ofa family. A family where Team Member growth and empowerment are part of our DNA and have been for decades. We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small. We welcome you to join us.

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.