Candy Maker - Part Time

Job Summary:

Do you have a passion for crafting sweet treats? As a Candy Maker at the Disneyland® Resort, we craft creative confectionary treats from scratch in our production kitchens. We produce items such as caramel apples, English Toffee and Peanut Brittle all while bringing this experience to life for our Guests in our show kitchens!

At Disneyland®, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

Responsibilities:

• Work in close proximity to other "Cast Members" in a small show kitchen or backstage production kitchen
• Use heavy kitchen equipment to produce various homemade candies by hand
• Prepare apples for dipping and decorating, which can include: washing, drying and placing sticks in the apples; dipping, rolling and decorating apples in a variety of products
• Temper chocolate in designated machine for dipping strawberries, marshmallows and other items
• Produce mass quantities of treats with a consistent look and quality
• Wash dishes in compliance with Health Department guidelines. Clean work stations throughout shift to adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• The ability to complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality and meeting efficiency standards
• Ability to produce a large volume of quality candy products
• Comfortability working with equipment that could reach temperatures over 300°F
• Comfortability working in a kitchen with exposure to dairy and nut products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in an industrial food kitchen
• Experience tempering and dipping chocolate
• Proven experience decorating apples/candy treats

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
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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The pay rate for this role in California is $24.71 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.