Pastry Chef | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At 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.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
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

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
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

Responsibilities

Support the daily culinary operations with specialized and standard desserts and bread selections for park operations and special events.
Plan and coordinate menus for special events and banquets with the Executive Sous Chef.
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 Chef.