Pastry Chef/Head Baker - Full Time

Pastry Chef/Head BakerAt the Disneyland® Resort, our Pastry teams are more than chefs - they're artists, visionaries, and storytellers. Join us at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences!Our Bakeshop at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa supports our hotel banquet special events and award-winning fine dining restaurant, Napa Rose. Napa Rose has reopened with a bold new menu and a stunningly reimagined space, continuing its legacy of redefining fine dining in California. With this exciting transformation, now is the perfect time to become part of something extraordinary!Working at Disney offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Collaborate with renowned Disney Pastry Chefs in a dynamic, lively, and high-volume environment that celebrates innovation and excellence, including on various specialty showpieces like our larger-than-life gingerbread houses. If you're passionate about Pastry, culinary arts, and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for our hourly Pastry Chef/Head Baker role today! Candidates should apply with a current resume (required) and pastry photos.Responsibilities:All Pastry TeamsPrepare products according to recipe guidelinesUphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirementsHave good judgment of food quality and production, understand the impact of spoilageAbility to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needsOperate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakeryClean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) proceduresPastry Chef/Head BakerCreate and design specialty desserts and show piecesLead cake decorating for weddings and special eventsCall Guests and Event Planners to discuss custom cake designsGCH Bakeshop only:Act as food stylist for work with banquets and specialty restaurantsAble to present and discuss specialty pastry/cake designs with Banquet Event ClientsRole model technical skills required for baker/pastry culinary productionBasic Qualifications:You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this rolePassion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts, and working in a banquet and restaurant environmentMinimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants, or culinary degree and equivalent experience with a focus on high-volume productionKnowledge of culinary techniques and terminologyAbility to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environmentStrong organizational skills, working with speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen to multi-task and work in a high-volume environmentStrong listening skills and ability to take directionStrong piping skillsDemonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a teamMust be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special eventsPreferred Qualifications:Experience making mousse, pate-a-choux, and French macaronsExperience plating fine dining dessertsExperience with detailed cake decorating and show piecesCompleted culinary education program or equivalent leadership experienceBilingualAdditional Information: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. 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.The pay rate for this role in California is $29.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: