Specialty Gelato and Pastry Chef (Trip Interview)

Job Description
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

Reports to: Chef de Cuisine Pastry / Bakery
Level: 1.5 Stripe Officer
Contract Length: 6 Months

This is a SHIPBOARD role. 
You must: 

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel 
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities, and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan 
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control 
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman’s visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) 
• Complete a pre-employment medical 
• Obtain a criminal background check 
• Bring approved work shoes 

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination. 

• Minimum five years progressive experience in high level pastry operation
• Certified Pastry Chef or equivalent degree in culinary arts preferred
• Experienced Ice Cream and Gelato maker, familiar with modern equipment and techniques
• Proficient in Food Safety and HACCP or USPH procedures

• Assist Executive Pastry Chef to implement, maintain and review all approved menus in Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats
• Prepare all Gelato, Ice creams, Desserts and specialty Pastries
• Understand, monitor and see to the preparation and presentation of all products on the Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats menus
• Understands and instructs his/her crew with the daily production in gelato, Ice Cream, Sorbet and Desserts
• Hands on demonstrations on dessert and other offerings
• Monitors and enforces all standard operating procedures and provides feedback to management
• Foster positive, two-way communication between the culinary team and service staff; monitor product quality and presentation
• Delegate, monitor and review the pastry cooks’ operational responsibilities
• Strive to meet and exceed guest expectations, never compromising safety and quality, taking corrective action whenever necessary
• Understands, monitors and sees that the opening and closing procedures for Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats and production areas are followed
• Understands and monitors all sanitation laws, policies and procedures, sees to compliance and follow through with all crew
• Prepares showpieces, displays, ice cream and sorbets, as well as special request items when needed
• Attends weekly culinary meeting as well as any other meetings called for by management; chairs weekly meetings in their areas of responsibility
• Emergency Duties as specified in the ship’s Assembly Stations and Emergency Functions Plan