Hotel Culinary & Fine Dining - Full Time & Part Time

Disneyland Resort

Aug. 15, 2023

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Fine Dining Specialty Cook

• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Must demonstrate ability to present and discuss menu item preparation with Dinner Cooks, Order/Grill Cooks, and Guests
• 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
• Ability to inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Restaurant Orders) and estimate food requirements to create a production plan
• Must demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting (oven or rotating spit) and high level skillet/sauté work
• Maintains standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling on a daily basis, understands measurements requirements

Dinner Cook

• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces and casseroles
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures it from storage
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking according to personal judgment and experience. Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in hotels and restaurants

Order Cook

• Prepares all breakfast items to order, (including eggs any style), meats, fish, poultry, and vegetables, to be fried, broiled or grilled
• Knowledge and understanding of basic temperatures and food safety
• Prepares exhibition omelets, pastas, sandwiches and pizzas
• May be assigned as an attendant at a carving station
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks to order menu items for all meals throughout the day, including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meal periods
• Ability/Knowledge on use of grill, gas range, electric range, broiler, deep fat fryer, serving table, waffle iron, griddle, skillets, and other standard kitchen equipment.

Pantry

• May wash, slice and peel vegetables and fruit. May carve and slice meat and cheese. Produces garde manger work for banquets and restaurants May assist Pastry/ Chef Head Baker with cake decorating.
• Prepares, measures, mixes, (follows recipes) and/or cooks basic appetizers (hot/cold), garnishes, salads, entrees, sandwich fillings and other food items temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles
• Portions and arranges food on serving dishes and is responsible for portion control and plate presentation. May prepare sandwiches to individual order or on a production line basis.
• May cook, mix and/or season ingredients to make dressings, batters, fillings and spreads. May bake, broil, cook, fry or steam food items as required to complete assigned production.

All roles

• Responsible for ensuring food is cooked to proper standards.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and practices all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Organizational skills; Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment
• Proficient knife skills
• Culinary Education Degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2 years experience
• Ability to adapt to production requirements
• Minimum 2 years experience in culinary field with a focus on high volume production
• Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Proven ability to read and understand recipes
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Speed, accuracy and efficiency are required and ability to work well under pressure
• Passion for Culinary and delighting our Guests with food!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocation School training or High School certification
• Culinary Education Degree or equivalent
• Recommendation from school
• Basic Wine Knowledge
• Certification from CIA or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Culinary Education Degree or equivalent
• Certification from CIA or equivalent
• Vocation School training or High School certification
• Recommendation from school
• Basic Wine Knowledge

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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This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California. 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.

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