Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld is seeking a Pastry Chef to support daily culinary operations with specialized and standard desserts and bread selections for park operations and special events. The role will work with the Executive Sous Chef to plan and coordinate menus for special events and banquets. Responsibilities Maintain existing recipes and standards Coach, teach and develop bakery team members Be responsible for facility sanitation, cleanliness and monitoring facility equipment Develop and implement new ideas as needed Oversee the daily operation of the central baking kitchen & Flamingo Kitchen Prepare desserts for catering and special events Requisition food and supplies through approved systems Direct kitchen team members engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies Assist other locations and areas as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef What It Takes To Succeed At least 18 years of age Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts preferred 5+ years of experience as a Pastry Chef 2+ years of experience working in a high‑volume hotel, theme park, or military education environment Ability to positively interact with guests, co‑workers, vendors, and individuals with special needs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational planning skills Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time Ability to meet availability requirements Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs Additional Skills Troubleshooting – determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Equipment Selection – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Time Management – managing one's own time and the time of others Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively Writing – communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience Compensation: 23.50 USD hourly The Perks Of The Position Paid Time Off Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Retirement plan Voluntary Insurance Life Insurance Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Legal Assistance Plan SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. #J-18808-Ljbffr SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment