Pastry Chef/Head Baker - Full Time

November 12, 2026

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Job Summary: At 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 Teams Prepare products according to recipe guidelines Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirements Have good judgment of food quality and production, understand the impact of spoilage Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs Operate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakery Clean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures Pastry Chef/Head Baker Create and design specialty desserts and show pieces Lead cake decorating for weddings and special events Call Guests and Event Planners to discuss custom cake designs GCH Bakeshop only: Act as food stylist for work with banquets and specialty restaurants Able to present and discuss specialty pastry/cake designs with Banquet Event Clients Role model technical skills required for baker/pastry culinary production Basic Qualifications: You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role Passion 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 environment Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants, or culinary degree and equivalent experience with a focus on high-volume production Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment Strong organizational skills, working with speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment Strong listening skills and ability to take direction Strong piping skills Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a team Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events Preferred Qualifications: Experience making mousse, pate-a-choux, and French macarons Experience plating fine dining desserts Experience with detailed cake decorating and show pieces Completed culinary education program or equivalent leadership experience Bilingual Additional Information: 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.

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