Pastry Chef

Salem, OR, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Travel opportunities

Onboard accommodation

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Disney Cruise Line is a world-renowned cruise operator known for delivering magical and unforgettable experiences that embody the essence of Disney's storytelling and guest service excellence. As a division of The Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line offers a unique blend of luxury cruising combined with the enchantment of Disney characters, entertainment, and highly personalized service. Their fleet of ships sails to various remarkable destinations, providing guests with an exceptional vacation experience marked by imaginative dining, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Disney Cruise Line's commitment to safety, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility ensures that guests and crew members alike enjoy a secure and welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where employees can grow both personally and professionally while contributing to creating magical moments for guests. Employment with Disney Cruise Line is a shipboard role, offering successful candidates the opportunity to live and work onboard a Disney vessel for extended periods, allowing for a truly immersive maritime career experience.

The Pastry Chef role aboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel plays a vital part in maintaining the high culinary standards associated with the Disney brand. This position is primarily responsible for preparing and presenting top-quality desserts, cakes, and pastries featured on the ship's restaurant menus. Working under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Chef fulfills an influential role in overseeing menu implementation, supervising pastry staff, and ensuring culinary operations align with Disney’s strict safety, quality, and sanitation regulations. The Pastry Chef also leads training initiatives for allergy and dietary requirements to accommodate diverse guest needs, demonstrating a strong commitment to guest satisfaction and wellbeing. The role demands a flexible, hardworking individual comfortable with working long hours in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Candidates will be required to collaborate with a multicultural team, adapt to variable work schedules, and uphold Disney Cruise Line's professional appearance guidelines. They must possess a passion for culinary excellence and a genuine enthusiasm for creating magical dining experiences for guests. This is an exceptional career opportunity for experienced pastry chefs interested in advancing their culinary skills while enjoying the unique lifestyle and adventure of working at sea with one of the most prestigious cruise lines in the world.

Job Requirements

Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Job Qualifications

Minimum five years recent experience as Pastry Chef or Pastry Chef de Partie
Certified Pastry Chef or equivalent degree in Culinary Arts
Excellent technical and functional understanding of the ship based Food & Beverage operation
Proven track record of delivering a high quality product
Be at least 21 years of age
Be able to speak, read and write fluent English
Willing to live and work onboard one of our vessels for a certain length of time (based on position)
Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
Agree to share a cabin with other crew members
Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations
Appreciate diversity among guests and crew

Job Duties

Assist Executive Pastry Chef to implement, maintain and review all approved menus onboard
Prepare all desserts, cakes and pastries for the restaurant menus
Assist with buffet set up
Instruct crew in the preparation of pastries, cakes and crèmes
Monitor and ensure opening and closing procedures for all kitchens and production areas
Oversee allergy and dietary training of Pastry staff and ensure training is in accordance with strict company LOG's and guidelines
Oversee proper preparation of special dietary meals and food allergy for guests and crew