Onboard Pastry Chef — Dessert Arts & Showpieces

The Walt Disney Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our shipboard team in the United States. You will lead the pastry section, preparing desserts, cakes, and pastries for restaurant menus, while implementing showpieces and special requests.

You will train crew in pastry production, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment aboard a Disney vessel.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years recent experience as Pastry Chef or Pastry Chef de Partie.
• Certified Pastry Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts.
• Excellent technical and functional understanding of ship-based Food & Beverage operations.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality products.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to speak, read and write fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Pastry Chef to implement, maintain and review all approved menus onboard.
• Prepare all desserts, cakes and pastries for restaurant menus.
• Instruct crew in the preparation of pastries, cakes and crèmes.
• Monitor and ensure opening and closing procedures for all kitchens and production areas.
• Oversee allergy and dietary training of Pastry staff and ensure training adheres to company guidelines.
• Ensure sanitation requirements are met and products are presented as per menus.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our shipboard team in the United States. You will lead the pastry section, preparing desserts, cakes, and pastries for restaurant menus, while implementing showpieces and special requests.

You will train crew in pastry production, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment aboard a Disney vessel.