Chocolatier - Disney Springs Ganachery - Part Time, Walt Disney World

Ganachery Chocolatier

Do you have passion for both chocolate-making and Guest service? If so, the Ganachery at Disney Springs is hiring for a Chocolatier! In this role, we connect our guiding principles and the Guest experience with the Boutique feel of our Ganachery. We not only make chocolate confections from scratch in our onstage production kitchen, but also participate in tastings and engagements with our Guests, leading to a uniquely Disney experience. As Chocolatiers, we introduce our Guests to an entirely new way of experiencing the natural indulgence of chocolate.

Responsibilities:

• Temper chocolate properly for different applications or desired characteristics
• Molding, sculpting, enrobing, carving, and decorating
• Create all types of molded or hand-crafted confections
• Understanding of the science from bean to bar
• Artistic and creative ability to create high-end chocolate products
• Use strong communication skills to implement "sales through service" techniques as they guide Guests through their chocolate purchase experience
• Focus on a high level of Guest Service and possess a professional image onstage
• Work under pressure and handle high-profile projects
• Process Guest orders accurately through a point-of-sale system (POS register) including counting money, making change, and processing credit card transactions

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling, and good judgment of quantity, quality, and production
• Knowledge of raw materials, origin, production processes, quality control, cost, and other techniques for enhancing the effective manufacture and distribution or display of goods
• Exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe, clean work area
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques, and ingredients specialized to that location
• Technical knowledge (equipment, tempering of chocolate, crystallization, storage, shelf life)
• Handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Working in an on-stage production kitchen
• Good conversational communication skills are required
• Must have a passion for Pastry, demonstrated by 6 months of recent Food & Beverage exposure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior recent experience working with chocolate and/or candy making/confections in a bakery, restaurant, or retail setting
• Culinary/Pastry Certificate, Associates, or Bachelors
• Be Serve Safe certified
• Possess bilingual communication skills

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire! SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY 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. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION 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. KEYWORD: Chocolatier, Culinary, Pastry, Baking The pay rate for this role in Florida is $26.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: