The Walt Disney Company

Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- PT, Walt Disney World


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PayCompetitive
LocationLake Buena Vista/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 1339001BR

      Job Description

      Do you have a passion for the Pastry Arts and experience working in all functions of a bakery? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs for our Pastry/Bakery team! With the Pastry/Bakery team, we have the opportunity to provide first-rate bakery experiences while working for one of the world’s leading entertainment and hospitality companies. Moreover, we experience a world of options in our Hotels and Theme Parks, from quick service to Five-Diamond dining.

      The pay rate for this role in Florida is $27.60 per hour.
      Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

      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

      Basic 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

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Possess bilingual communication skills
      • Be Serve Safe certified
      • AS in Pastry/Baking
      • Shown prior experience as a head baker

      Additional Information

      At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

      SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Cast Members may work a third shift or overnight in our bakeries. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.


      KEYWORD: WDW Casting, wdwcasting, Chef Assistant, Culinary, Lead Line Cook, Assistant Sous Chef, Pastry/Bakery WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs, #SVA

      Segment

      Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

      Business

      Walt Disney World Resort

      Category

      Culinary

      Job Type

      Part Time

      City

      Lake Buena Vista

      State / Region / Province

      FL

      Postal Code

      32830

      Country / Region

      US

  • About the company

      The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groups—Studios, General Entertainment and Sports—focused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms.

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