Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego page is loaded## Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diegolocations: SeaWorld San Diegotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR131840At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!It takes a unique recipe to deliver an amazing food experience at our one-of-a-kind, fun-filled parks... like creativity, commitment, and culinary expertise! If you’ve got the right ingredients, come join us as a Pastry Chef and help bring unique, tasty, high-quality food to guests at all of our food and dining outlets, as well as our banquets and other special events. **What you get to do:** The Pastry Chef will support the daily culinary operations with specialized and standard desserts and bread selections for park operations and special events. This role will work with the Executive Sous Chef to plan and coordinate menus for special events and banquets. The Pastry Chef will also:* Maintain existing recipes and standards* Coach, teach and develop bakery team members* Responsible for facility sanitation, cleanliness and monitoring facility equipment* Develop and implement new ideas as needed* Responsible for daily operation of central baking kitchen & Flamingo Kitchen* Prepare desserts for caterings and special events* Requisition food and supplies through approved systems* Direct kitchen team members engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food* Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies* Assist other location and areas as needed* Other duties as assigned by the Executive Sous ChefTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **What it takes to succeed:*** At least 18 years of age* Associates 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* Able to positively interact with guests, co-workers, and vendors of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds, and/or language, and individuals with special needs* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Skilled in organizational planning* Able to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.* Able to meet availability requirements* Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs**What else is important:*** 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 HourlyThe 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**EEO Employer:**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.United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr