Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

About the role

The successful candidate will support the daily culinary operations with specialized and standard desserts and bread selections for park operations and special events. They will work with the Executive Sous Chef to plan and coordinate menus for special events and banquets. The Pastry Chef will maintain existing recipes and standards, coach, teach, and develop bakery team members, and develop and implement new ideas as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Able to stand, walk, and/or sit for prolonged periods of time

Skills

• Reasoning
• Equipment selection
• Time management
• Troubleshooting

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

Pay

$23.50 USD per hour

Schedule

N/A