Culinary Cook 1 Pastry/Bakery
Job Summary: Do you have a passion for the Culinary Arts and experience working in a bakery? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Culinary Cook 1s 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 $24.10 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:
- Knowledgeable of multiple advanced pastry/baking techniques and chocolate work
- Proven understanding of the science of pastry/baking as well as excellent technical knowledge (equipment, tempering of chocolate, sauce work, bread baking)
- Artistic and creative ability and vision to create high end products and can propose menu items
- Must be comfortable working quickly and efficiently
- We are required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
- Proficient in all functions of the bakery as well as knowledgeable of food allergies, seasonal ingredients, and menus
- Knowledge of HACCP, proper food handling techniques, temperatures and food safety
- Exhibit clean work habits and ownership of a safe clean area
- Demonstrate the ability to follow and convert recipes as well as excellent judgment of quantity, quality and production
- Prolonged standing and walking long distances throughout the Resort in indoor and outdoor settings
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
- Minimum 2 years of from scratch pastry/bakery experience or a culinary certificate and 1 year of from scratch pastry/bakery experience
- Organized, hands-on, detailed oriented with strong analytical background
- Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
- Clear direction and communication skills
- Positive professional image (on-stage work)
- Strong social skills, including verbal communication. Desire to work onstage and share knowledge and experience with our Guests.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle high profile projects
- Held to a high standard with exact attention to detail
- Proficient with tools, measurements and bakery equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual preferred
- H.A.C.C.P. (food safety training) certified
- Culinary/Pastry Certificate, Associates, or Bachelors
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. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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.