Pastry & Bakery Assistant Sous Chef — Creative Lead

Walt Disney World; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cast-exclusive discounts

Disney Aspire tuition assistance

Job summary

Walt Disney World Resort is seeking an Assistant Sous Chef for our Pastry/Bakery team to help lead daily operations and craft world-class bakery items. You will supervise production, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with chefs across locations within the company.

The role requires from-scratch pastry experience and strong knowledge of pastry techniques, tempering, and chocolate work, with opportunities to grow across Disney properties.

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.

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

Skills

Pastry/Bakery experience

Team leadership

Food Safety HACCP

Chocolate tempering

Recipe adaptation

Onstage guest interaction

Organized

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

AS in Pastry/Baking

Serve Safe certification

Culinary certificate

Job description

Walt Disney World Resort is seeking an Assistant Sous Chef for our Pastry/Bakery team to help lead daily operations and craft world-class bakery items. You will supervise production, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with chefs across locations within the company.

The role requires from-scratch pastry experience and strong knowledge of pastry techniques, tempering, and chocolate work, with opportunities to grow across Disney properties.