Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- FT, Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs for its Pastry/Bakery team to deliver outstanding bakery experiences. Candidates should have substantial pastry experience, culinary knowledge, and the ability to excel under pressure. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within one of the world’s premier hospitality companies, with flexible schedules and various career development options.

Benefits

Cast-exclusive discounts

Tuition assistance through Disney Aspire

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of from-scratch pastry/bakery experience or 2 years with a culinary certificate.
• Excellent technical knowledge of pastry baking techniques and tools.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with team direction and development in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead daily operations and execution of all pastry items.
• Create exquisite bakery items using diverse ingredients.

Skills

Technical knowledge of pastry techniques

Food Safety understanding

Strong social skills

Organizational skills

Artistic and creative vision

Education

Culinary certificate

AS in Pastry/Baking

Job description

Do you have a passion for the Pastry Arts and experience working in all functions of a bakery? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs for our Pastry/Bakery team! With the Pastry/Bakery team, we have the opportunity to provide first-rate bakery experiences while working for one of the world’s leading entertainment and hospitality companies. Moreover, we experience a world of options in our Hotels and Theme Parks, from quick service to Five-Diamond dining.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $26.60 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the Chef with the overall direction and development of the team, while promoting collaboration in a fast paced work environment
• Lead all aspects of the daily operation and execution of all pastry items including timing, quality, temperature, portion, and presentation
• Continue to grow in your professional career by working in a variety of bakeries and locations without ever having to leave the company
• Create exquisite items from around the world with endless ingredients at your fingertips

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum 4 years of recent, from-scratch pastry/bakery experience or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent, from-scratch pastry/bakery experience
• Proficient in all functions of the bakery and excellent technical knowledge (equipment, tempering of chocolate, sauce work, bread baking, specialty cakes)
• Must be comfortable working quickly and efficiently
• Proven understanding of the science of pastry/baking
• Knowledgeable of multiple advanced pastry/baking techniques and chocolate work as well as proficient with tools, measurements and bakery equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and convert recipes in addition to exhibiting clean work habits and ownership of a safe clean area
• Organized, hands-on, detailed oriented with strong analytical background
• Excellent understanding of Food Safety and HACCP
• Strong social skills, including written and verbal communication skills; desire to work onstage and share knowledge and experience with our Guests
• Ability to work under pressure and handle high profile projects
• Artistic and creative ability and vision to create high-end products and propose bakery items

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess bilingual communication skills
• Be Serve Safe certified
• AS in Pastry/Baking
• Shown prior experience as a head baker

Additional Information :
At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Cast Members may work a third shift or overnight in our bakeries. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.


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