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Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis. Welcome to a Sonoran Escape for the Senses. Coordinates/oversees the activities of all food production employees in the preparation of menu items. Ensures that all food products are of the highest quality and are ready to serve in a timely manner. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef
- Leads cooks when Pastry Chef and Sous Chef are not present
- Prepares all volume food inters 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/quality
- Administers and ensures adherence to departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
- 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
- Supervises 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
- Supervises/performs kitchen opening and closing operations
- Supervises food handlers in the preparation and production of all pastry items
- Organizes/assists food handlers in the performance of their duties as needed to ensure Loews standards for timely preparation/service of food are met
- Monitors all food preparation, production, holding and storage operations to ensure adherence to all Food Service Sanitation standards
- Reports all equipment maintenance needs to engineering
- 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
Supporting Functions and Responsibilities
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual 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
- 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, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations
- Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e.: sheeters and mixers
- Basic mathematical skills, i.e.: 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 schedule to include weekends and holidays
Education:
- Pastry diploma or degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 year's experience with a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, baking, and pastry
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Loews Hotels, LLC.
Dec 03, 2025