Pastry Cook III

Company : Disability Solutions

Location : Philadelphia, PA, 19117

Posted Date : 16 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Food Preparation & Service

Occupation : Cook

Job Details

Located in the nation's first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city's expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.

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 assigned

Supporting 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 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 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