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The Walt Disney Company Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Full Time in Anaheim, California
Artists, visionaries, storytellers—that’s the Signature Dining team at Disneyland Resort. Under our Culinary Director, Chef Andrew Sutton, our fine dining restaurants offer incredible growth opportunities to develop your skills as a professional chef, culinarian, and craftsman. With access to the best ingredients, our award-winning restaurants set the backdrop for one-of-a-kind experiences that can only be brought to life through our connection to our food.
Cast Members could be working at any of our Theme Parks fine dine dining locations at either Carthay Circle or Club 33.
Signature Fine Dining roles, which include Dinner Cook and Demi Chef, are responsible for execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for all menu items including timing, quality, temperature, portion, and presentation. Cooks at key production stations in the preparation of meats, fish, and poultry by braising, baking, roasting, (oven or rotating spit) and high-level skillet/sauté work required in a fine dining restaurant. Will also partner with Front of House to ensure Cast training/knowledge of product ensuring a smooth operation.
Responsibilities :
Knowledge of cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting (oven or rotating spit) and high level skillet/sauté work
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
Ability to inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Restaurant Orders) and estimate food requirements to create a production plan
Maintains standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling on a daily basis, understands measurements requirements
Knowledge and understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines including temperature requirements and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) while understanding the science in cooking temperatures
Responsible for checking and maintaining proper temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding and serving of food items including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperatures
Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with cooking utensil to determine that food is cooked properly, according to specifications.
Cleans kitchen equipment
Ability to handle special dietary request and to work with guest requiring special request due to dietary concerns
May prepare sauces “a la minute” using advanced sauce preparation techniques
Prepares confits and compotes
Creates seasonings, cures and rubs
May bone and clean shellfish, cut, trim or grind meats, fish or poultry
Must demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment
Must demonstrate ability to present and discuss menu item preparation with Dinner Cooks, Order/Grill Cooks, and Guests
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum 5 years experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant or culinary degree and 3 years related experience
Strong communication, proven leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience with coaching and motivating employees
Adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations
Proven ability to create, read and understand recipes
Understands the purpose of the knife and when to use it
Strong organizational skills; Ability to lead a team in a very fast paced environment
Exhibits a positive, friendly and helpful attitude to our guest and fellow cast members
Motivates and encourages cast members through daily reinforcement and coaching
Demonstrates excellent guest service skills and is able to give appropriate service recovery
Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen
Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
Food Safety Certification or equivalent
Ability to work with technology (plate costing buffet system, CAFÉ system, KDS, Workbrain)
Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events
At least 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
Vocation School training or High School certification
Culinary Education Degree or equivalent
Certification from CIA or equivalent
Basic Wine Knowledge
Recommendation from school
Preferred Education :
Vocation School training or High School certification
Culinary Education Degree or equivalent
Certification from CIA or equivalent
Basic Wine Knowledge
Recommendation from school
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 Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
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Ready to learn more about the exciting Culinary opportunities at the Disneyland Resort? Watch our recent Virtual Culinary Webinar and hear directly from our chefs and discover all the possibilities a career with Disney Culinary could provide. Learn about the variety of experiences and cuisines our teams bring to life! To watch the recording, click HERE (https://youtu.be/rlbo4mjObGo)
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This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California.
The pay rate for this Signature Fine Dining/Dinner Cook role is $26.00 per hour.
The pay rate for this Signature Fine Dining/Demi Chef role is $28.00 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 .
Job ID: 1195283BR
Location: Anaheim,California
Job Posting Company: "Disneyland Resort"
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