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 $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.

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

Job ID: 1214280BR

Location: Orlando,Florida

Job Posting Company: "Walt Disney World Resort"

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