Pastry Cook/Baker- Part Time

Disneyland Resort; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is seeking an hourly Pastry Cook/Baker to join our award-winning pastry team. Work in production bakeries supporting Central Bakery & Disney’s Grand Californian Bakeshop, creating desserts for guests and events.

You will learn from renowned chefs, contribute to high-volume production, and help craft showpiece desserts for special occasions and Napa Rose menus. Shift flexibility and a passion for pastry are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Passion for pastry & baking to delight guests.
• 2+ years of culinary experience or culinary degree.
• Ability to follow recipes and work in high-volume production.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Availability for flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products according to recipe guidelines.
• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirements.
• Have good judgment of food quality and production, understand the impact of spoilage.
• Assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs.
• Operate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakery.
• Clean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP procedures.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Portion control

HACCP

Teamwork

Guest service

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Atthe Disneyland® Resort, our Pastry teams are more than chefs, they’re artists, visionaries, and storytellers. Join us at one of our production bakeries (Central Bakery & Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop) where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences.

OurBakeshop at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop supports our hotel banquetspecial eventsandaward-winning fine dining restaurant,Napa Rose.Napa Rosehasreopened witha bold new menu and a stunningly reimagined space, continuing its legacy of redefining fine dining in California.

Working at Disney offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Collaborate with renowned Disney Pastry Chefs in a dynamic, lively, and high-volume environment that celebrates innovation and excellence, including on various specialty showpieces like our larger-than-life gingerbread houses.

If you’re passionate about Pastry, culinary arts, and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for this hourly Pastry Cook/Baker role today!

Candidates should apply with a current resume (required)andpastry photos.

All Pastry Teams

• Prepare products according to recipe guidelines
• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirements
• Have good judgment of food quality and production, understand the impact of spoilage
• Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
• Operate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakery
• Clean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures

Pastry Cook/Baker

• Knowledge of some pastry techniques, scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, decorating, finishing
• Portions and arranges food on serving dishes andis responsible forportioncontrol and plate presentation
• May cook, mix and/or season ingredients when preparing bakery items (i.e.muffins,Danishes,cakes, restaurant items, banquet orders, icecreamor sorbet)

Basic Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Passion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!
• Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts, and working in a banquet and restaurant environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants, or culinary degree and equivalent experience with a focus on high-volume production
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Strong organizational skills, working with speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment
• Strong listening skills and ability to take direction
• Strong piping skills
• Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a team
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making mousse, pate-a-choux, and French macarons
• Experience plating fine dining desserts