Culinary Cook 1 Pastry/Bakery (Adv. Baker) - FT, Walt Disney World

Company:  Walt Disney World Resort
Location: Lake Buena Vista
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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:
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION: After clicking “Apply Now” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.
KEYWORD: WDW Casting, wdwcasting
Apply Now
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙