At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.
Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
- We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
- We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
- We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
- We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
- We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
- We care for you, just as we care for others.
Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
About Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Join the ‘ohana’ at our island paradise that celebrates the Golden Age of Travel, and the adventures of island-hopping through the South Pacific.
What We’re Looking For:
Pastry Cook III is an entry-level role responsible for assisting in the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods. This position supports the pastry team in delivering high-quality, consistent products that meet the hotel's standards and guest expectations.
Who You Are:
- Excellent knowledge of baking and pastries
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of chocolate work: i.e. tempering
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of sugar work: i.e. temperatures and sugar pulling
- Thorough knowledge of wedding cake assembly and decor
- Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
- Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply
What You Will Do:
- Assist in preparing and baking pastries, breads, cookies, and desserts
- Support daily mise en place for restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining
- Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
- Maintain a clean and organized pastry workstation
- Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation (HACCP compliant)
- Label and rotate all food items to ensure freshness and reduce waste
- Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and correctly
- Assist with seasonal, holiday, and special event pastry preparation
- Work closely with senior pastry staff to learn techniques and improve skills
- Communicate effectively with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Regular attendance in conformance with standards
- May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs
- Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications Include:
- One to three years of Baking/Pastry experience in a high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant
- Demonstrated hands-on pastry skills including basic piping techniques, cake finishing, simple chocolate work, and garnish preparation.
- Working knowledge of fundamental pastry methods such as doughs, creams, custards, batters, and baked dessert production.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes, maintain organization, and execute production with attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
