Pastry - Part Time & Full Time

Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $26.20 - $29.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Disneyland Resort, located in Anaheim, California, is one of the most iconic entertainment destinations in the world. Known for its magical theme parks and exceptional guest experiences, the resort also boasts an impressive culinary scene, including award-winning dining establishments. Among these culinary gems is Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop, which supports exclusive hotel banquet special events and the renowned Napa Rose restaurant. Napa Rose is famous for its bold and innovative fine dining that continually sets the bar for culinary excellence in California. The bakeshop itself is a creative hub where top-tier pastry chefs and culinary artists come together to craft memorable dessert experiences using exceptional ingredients and imaginative techniques. Working at Disneyland Resort provides unique opportunities for professional growth in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that fosters creativity, precision, and teamwork.

This posting is inviting passionate pastry professionals to join the Disneyland Resort culinary team in one of several roles: Full Time Pastry Chef/Head Baker, Part Time Pastry Line/Dinner Cook, or Full Time Pastry Cook/Baker. These roles focus on creating exquisite pastries and desserts that enhance the overall guest experience. The Pastry Chef/Head Baker leads the team by designing specialty desserts and showpieces, managing cake decorating especially for weddings and special events, and acting as a liaison with guests and event planners to customize cake designs. This position is also responsible for food styling for banquets and specialty restaurants, and for serving as a role model in technical pastry skills.

Pastry Line/Dinner Cook and Pastry Cook/Baker roles support the team by preparing complex recipes, assisting with cake decorating, and producing a variety of bakery items such as muffins, danishes, and specialty restaurant desserts. These roles require a strong knowledge of pastry techniques, portion control, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment. Passion for baking, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills are essential.

All roles at the bakeshop emphasize kitchen safety and sanitation, including adhering to HACCP guidelines and temperature controls. The Disneyland Resort values candidates with at least two years of culinary experience or equivalent education, strong piping skills, and flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, and special events. The resort is committed to offering competitive hourly wages, with the Pastry Chef/Head Baker role paying $29.00 per hour, the Pastry Line/Dinner Cook $28.00 per hour, and the Pastry Cook/Baker $26.20 per hour. Select benefits may be offered as part of the compensation package, contingent on position level. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world-class dining experiences while developing your pastry career within the magical setting of Disneyland Resort.

Job Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Demonstrate passion for pastry and baking
Have at least 2 years of relevant culinary or restaurant experience or equivalent education
Possess knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
Be capable of following recipes in a high-volume environment
Exhibit strong organizational skills
Be able to work fast, accurately and efficiently in busy kitchen settings
Have strong listening skills
Possess strong piping skills
Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and collaborate as part of a team
Be flexible to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field or equivalent culinary degree with focus on high-volume production
Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts, and working in banquet and restaurant environment
Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with speed, accuracy and efficiency
Strong listening skills and ability to take direction
Strong piping skills
Desire to provide excellent guest service and work well in a team
Experience making mousse, pate-a-choux, and French macarons preferred
Experience plating fine dining desserts preferred
Experience with detailed cake decorating and show pieces preferred
Completed culinary education program or equivalent leadership experience preferred
Bilingual preferred

Job Duties

Prepare products according to recipe guidelines
Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirements
Have good judgment of food quality and production and understand the impact of spoilage
Assist Chef in preparing items for guests with special dietary needs
Operate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakery
Clean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP procedures
Create and design specialty desserts and show pieces
Lead cake decorating for weddings and special events
Call guests and event planners to discuss custom cake designs
Act as food stylist for work with banquets and specialty restaurants
Present and discuss specialty pastry and cake designs with banquet event clients
Role model technical skills required for baker and pastry culinary production
Formulate and prepare complex recipes including baker/pastry recipes and high-end specialty desserts for banquets and fine dining restaurants
Assist Pastry Chef/Head Baker with cake decorating
Portion and arrange food on serving dishes and be responsible for portion control and plate presentation
Cook, mix and/or season ingredients when preparing bakery items such as muffins, danishes, cakes, restaurant items, banquet orders, ice cream or sorbet