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Walt Disney World Resort

Jun. 08, 2023

Job Summary:

Pastry/Bakery Cast Members at the Walt Disney World® Resort have the opportunity to provide first-rate bakery experiences while working for one of the world’s leading entertainment and hospitality companies. Pastry/Bakery Cast Members experience a world of options in our Hotels and Theme Parks, from quick service to Five-Diamond dining.

Chef Assistants Pastry/Bakery receive a starting rate of $24.60/hour.

Responsibilities:

The Walt Disney World® Resort culinary team is seeking a Chef Assistant Pastry/Bakery to help lead a team of talented pastry/bakery professionals to create unforgettable bakery items and desserts for our Guests.

Picture yourself being a Chef Assistant Pastry/Bakery and having the opportunity to:

• Assist the Chef with the overall direction and development of the team, while promoting teamwork in a fun work environment
• Oversee 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:

Recipe for Success

• Minimum 4 years of from scratch pastry/bakery experience or a culinary certificate and 2 years of 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
• Demonstrated understanding of the science of pastry/baking
• Knowledgeable of multiple advanced pastry/baking techniques and chocolate work
• Proficient with tools, measurements and bakery equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and convert recipes
• Organized, hands-on, detailed oriented with strong analytical background
• Exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe clean area
• Excellent understanding of Food Safety and HACCP
• Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication. 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
• Will be held to a high standard with exact attention to detail
• Demonstrates excellent judgment of quantity, quality and production
• Ability to propose bakery items
• Knowledge of food allergies
• Support the chef in their absence and meet with the chef(s) for an overview
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required.
• Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Good Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

How to Stand Out

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

Additional Information:

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, Pastry/Bakery WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs

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