Chocolatier - Disney Springs Ganachery - Part Time, Walt Disney World

Job Summary:

Do you have passion for both chocolate-making and Guest service? If so, the Ganachery at Disney Springs is hiring for a Chocolatier!

In this role, we connect our guiding principles and the Guest experience with the Boutique feel of our Ganachery. We not only make chocolate confections from scratch in our onstage production kitchen, but also participate in tastings and engagements with our Guests, leading to a uniquely Disney experience. As Chocolatiers, we introduce our Guests to an entirely new way of experiencing the natural indulgence of chocolate.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $25.50 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.

Responsibilities:

• Temper chocolate accurately for different applications or desired characteristics
• Molding, sculpting, enrobing, carving, and decorating
• Create all types of molded or hand-crafted confections
• Understanding of the science from bean to bar
• Artistic and creative ability to create high-end chocolate products
• Use strong passion and social skills to implement “sales through service” techniques as we guide Guests through their chocolate purchase experience
• Focus on a high level of Guest Service and possess a professional image onstage
• Work under pressure and handle high-profile projects
• Process Guest orders accurately through a point-of-sale system (POS register) including counting money, making change, and processing credit card transactions

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling, and good judgment of quantity, quality, and production
• Knowledge of raw materials, origin, production processes, quality control, cost, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture and distribution or display of goods
• Exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe, clean work area
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques, and ingredients specialized to that location
• Technical knowledge (equipment, tempering of chocolate, crystallization, storage, shelf life)
• Handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Working in an on-stage production kitchen
• Good conversational communication skills are required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior recent experience working with chocolate and/or candy making/confections in a bakery, restaurant, or retail setting
• Culinary/Pastry Certificate, Associates, or Bachelors
• Be Serve Safe certified
• Bilingual preferred

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, 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!

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. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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KEYWORD: Chocolatier, Culinary, Pastry, Baking

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney World 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.