Pastry Chef

The Walt Disney Company; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join their team onboard. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience and a certified degree in Culinary Arts. Responsibilities include preparing desserts and overseeing kitchen operations. This is a shipboard position requiring flexibility with hours and living conditions. Candidates must be willing to work a demanding schedule and adhere to safety protocols. Strong technical skills and a commitment to quality are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years recent experience as Pastry Chef or Pastry Chef de Partie.
• Proven track record of delivering a high quality product.
• Willing to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Pastry Chef to implement and maintain menus.
• Prepare all desserts, cakes and pastries for restaurant menus.
• Oversee the preparation of special dietary meals.

Skills

Fluent English

Ability to work in a high-volume environment

Technical pastry skills

Education

Certified Pastry Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Pastry Chef to implement, maintain and review all approved menus onboard
• Prepare all desserts, cakes and pastries for the restaurant menus
• Assist with buffet set up
• 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 is in accordance with strict company LOG’s and guidelines
• Oversee proper preparation of special dietary meals and food allergy for guests and crew
• Delegate, monitor and review the Chefs operational responsibilities
• Strive to meet and exceed guest expectations, never compromising safety and quality, taking corrective action whenever necessary
• Ensure Disney Cruise Line and USPH sanitation requirements are met in area of responsibility
• Monitor and ensure the preparation and presentation of all products on the restaurant menus
• Prepare showpieces, displays, ice cream and sorbets, as well as special request items when needed
• Actively participate in all Castaway Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business as directed by DCL leadership
• Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need
• Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures
• Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan

Basic 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 the ship based Food & Beverage operation
• Proven track record of delivering a high quality product
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to speak, read and write fluent English
• Willingness to live and work onboard one of our vessels for a certain length of time (based on position)
• Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
• Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
• Agree to share a cabin with other crew members
• Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
• Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations
• Appreciate diversity among guests and crew

Additional Information

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants Must

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes
• Disney Cruise Line is a drug‑free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.