Pastry - Full Time & Part Time

Disneyland Resort

Jul. 11, 2023

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Pastry Chef/Head Baker

• Role models technical skills required for baker/pastry culinary production
• Calls Guests and Event Planners to discuss custom cake designs
• Creates complex formulations using innovative production techniques
• Leads specialty desserts and cake decorating for special events
• Acts as food stylist work for banquets and specialty restaurants
• Creates and designs specialty desserts and show pieces
• Presents and discusses specialty pastry/cake designs with Banquet Event Clients

Pastry Line/Dinner Cook

• Formulates and prepares complex recipes including bakers/pastry recipes and high-end specialty desserts for banquets and fine-dining restaurants
• May assist Pastry/ Chef Head Baker with cake decorating

Pastry Cook/Baker

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

All Pastry Teams

• Ability to prepare products according to recipe guidelines
• Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
• Knowledge and understanding of tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares and cooking required for a bakery
• Cleans kitchen equipment and practices HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
• Has good judgment of food quality and production, understands the impact of spoilage
• Knowledge and understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation including temperature requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Minimum 2 years of experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant or Culinary Degree and 2 years related experience
• Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts and working in banquets and restaurant environments
• Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment
• Proven ability to read and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Passion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food!
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow direction
• Demonstrates a desire to work in a guest service and team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed culinary education program or equivalent Leadership experience
• Bilingual preferred

Additional Information:

This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California. 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 .

• The pay rate for this Pastry Chef/Head Baker role is $27.04 per hour.
• The pay rate for this Pastry Line/Dinner Cook role is $26.00 per hour.
• The pay rate for this Pastry Cook/Baker role is $24.20 per hour.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
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.

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