Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- FT, Walt Disney World
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1229823BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 18, 2024Job Summary:
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $25.60 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.
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.