Pastry - Part Time & Full Time

Disneyland Resort is a renowned entertainment and hospitality complex located in California, famous worldwide for its theme parks, resorts, and immersive guest experiences. Among its distinguished offerings is Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, a luxury hotel known for its outstanding accommodations and exceptional culinary services. Within this prestigious hotel is the Grand Californian Bakeshop, which provides artisanal pastries and desserts across various venues including banquet special events and the acclaimed fine dining restaurant Napa Rose. Napa Rose is celebrated for its innovative cuisine and elegant ambiance, having recently undergone an impressive transformation with a bold new menu and a reimagined space, reaffirming its status as a leader in California’s fine dining scene. The Disneyland Resort offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence, providing employees with unparalleled professional growth opportunities in a high-volume and lively atmosphere. Working here means contributing to a magical culinary experience that delights guests, combining exceptional ingredients with artistry and visionary pastry techniques.

The Bakeshop team at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is seeking passionate and skilled pastry professionals to fill hourly positions including Full-Time Pastry Chef/Head Baker, Part-Time Pastry Line/Dinner Cook, and Full-Time Pastry Cook/Baker. These roles are perfect for culinary artisans who excel in crafting inventive and high-quality pastries that enhance the guest experience. Employees in these roles will prepare pastries according to precise recipe guidelines, uphold high standards of kitchen safety and sanitation, and execute production with efficiency and care. The Pastry Chef/Head Baker will take the lead in creating specialty desserts and show pieces, manage cake decorating for weddings and special events, and liaise with guests and event planners to customize cake designs. Meanwhile, the Pastry Line/Dinner Cook and Pastry Cook/Baker roles involve preparing complex recipes, working alongside the head baker, and mastering essential pastry techniques such as scaling, mixing, proofing, and decorating. The environment is fast-paced and requires multitasking skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to delivering excellence.

Candidates should have at least two years of culinary experience or a culinary degree with equivalent experience in high-volume production environments. A passion for pastry and baking is essential, along with strong piping skills and the ability to work well within a team-focused atmosphere. Schedules are flexible and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events to meet the operation's needs. The pay rates for these positions are competitive, with the Pastry Chef/Head Baker earning $29.00 per hour, the Pastry Line/Dinner Cook at $28.00 per hour, and the Pastry Cook/Baker at $26.20 per hour. Disney provides select benefits as part of the overall compensation package, which may include medical, financial, and other offerings depending on the position level. This is an exceptional opportunity for those dedicated to the culinary arts to grow their careers while contributing to a world-class hospitality experience at one of the most iconic resorts in the world.