What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bakery Artisan Leader for Disney's Pastry Team position at Walt Disney World Resort?
At Walt Disney World Resort, we're seeking an experienced Bakery Artisan Leader to join our talented Pastry/Bakery team. As a key member of our culinary team, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional bakery experiences for our guests.
About Us
We're makers and doers at Walt Disney World, where innovation and creativity come together to create unforgettable experiences. Our teams are dedicated to delivering world-class service and quality products that exceed our guests' expectations.
As a Bakery Artisan Leader, you'll be responsible for leading our pastry/bakery team in providing high-quality baked goods and desserts for our restaurants and retail locations. You'll work closely with our chefs, bakers, and other culinary professionals to develop new recipes, menu items, and presentation ideas that showcase our culinary expertise.
In this role, you'll also be responsible for:
- Managing inventory and supplies to ensure efficient production and minimize waste
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
- Developing and implementing procedures for quality control and assurance
- Fostering a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes collaboration and open communication
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 5:00 am while others may end as late as 3:00 am. Cast members may work third shifts or overnight in our bakeries. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of recent, from-scratch pastry/bakery experience or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent, from-scratch pastry/bakery experience
- Proficient in all functions of the bakery and excellent technical knowledge (equipment, tempering of chocolate, sauce work, bread baking, specialty cakes)
- Must be comfortable working quickly and efficiently
- Proven understanding of the science of pastry/baking
- Knowledgeable of multiple advanced pastry/baking techniques and chocolate work as well as proficient with tools, measurements and bakery equipment
- Demonstrates the ability to follow and convert recipes in addition to exhibiting clean work habits and ownership of a safe clean area
- Organized, hands-on, detailed oriented with strong analytical background
- Excellent understanding of Food Safety and HACCP
- Strong social skills, including written and verbal communication skills; desire to work onstage and share knowledge and experience with our Guests
- Ability to work under pressure and handle high profile projects
- Artistic and creative ability and vision to create high-end products and propose bakery items
