Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a Pastry Chef to support culinary operations in San Diego. This role involves developing specialized desserts and overseeing the central baking kitchen. Responsibilities include maintaining recipes, coaching team members, and preparing desserts for events. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in pastry and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $23.50 with various benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• 5+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef.
• 2+ years of experience in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing recipes and standards.
• Coach and develop bakery team members.
• Oversee daily operation of baking kitchen.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Excellent Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

SeaWorld is seeking a Pastry Chef to support daily culinary operations with specialized and standard desserts and bread selections for park operations and special events. The role will work with the Executive Sous Chef to plan and coordinate menus for special events and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing recipes and standards
• Coach, teach and develop bakery team members
• Be responsible for facility sanitation, cleanliness and monitoring facility equipment
• Develop and implement new ideas as needed
• Oversee the daily operation of the central baking kitchen & Flamingo Kitchen
• Prepare desserts for catering and special events
• Requisition food and supplies through approved systems
• Direct kitchen team members engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies
• Assist other locations and areas as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years of age
• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef
• 2+ years of experience working in a high‑volume hotel, theme park, or military education environment
• Ability to positively interact with guests, co‑workers, vendors, and individuals with special needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational planning skills
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to meet availability requirements
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Additional Skills

• Troubleshooting – determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Equipment Selection – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Time Management – managing one's own time and the time of others
• Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing – communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Compensation: 23.50 USD hourly

The Perks Of The Position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.