Chef Assistant (Full-Time) - Siestas Pool Bar & Grill, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
great benefits
Exclusive Disney perks
Job Description
This job opportunity is offered by a renowned restaurant operating within the vibrant and iconic environment of Disney. Disney is a globally recognized leader in entertainment and hospitality, known not just for its themed parks and resorts but also for maintaining high standards in guest service and quality food preparation. Working at a Disney restaurant provides the unique chance to be part of an energetic, guest-focused team that thrives on creating magical dining experiences for visitors from around the world. Employees benefit from exclusive Disney perks along with competitive compensation and great benefits, which enhances job satisfaction and career growth potential within this prestigious brand.
The role of Prep Chef/Chef Assistant within the Disney restaurant encompasses many essential responsibilities aimed at supporting the culinary team and ensuring the seamless execution of kitchen operations. This role is integral to the preparation and presentation of food items, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and comply fully with all company and food safety guidelines. It requires maintaining cleanliness and organization across various kitchen stations and keeping equipment in optimal working condition to uphold health and safety standards. The Prep Chef/Chef Assistant is expected to manifest an extensive understanding of food preparation techniques while following rigorous hygiene rules, ensuring the safe handling and storage of food products.
This position involves hands-on work across a variety of kitchen stations including pantry, grill, fry, sauté, prep, and expo areas. The Prep Chef/Chef Assistant must prepare food items effectively according to standardized recipes, maintain portion control to manage food costs, and document food safety procedures in daily logs. Additionally, this individual will have the responsibility to set up and break down kitchen stations and to clean and sanitize kitchen environments and equipment meticulously. Safe and proper operation of food preparation equipment is essential, as is the receiving and handling of food shipments and the correct storage of items.
Supporting the chefs in day-to-day kitchen functions and training kitchen team members as needed requires strong teamwork and communication skills. Maintaining alignment with Disney’s core service principles, including the Disney 5-Keys Basics and Service Basics, reflects the company’s commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment suitable for culinary professionals keen on contributing to a world-class culinary team within a leading hospitality company. The position requires flexibility, strong physical stamina, and a proactive approach to maintaining kitchen efficiency and excellence. This unique role not only demands technical culinary skills but also a dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a celebrated setting like Disney.
The role of Prep Chef/Chef Assistant within the Disney restaurant encompasses many essential responsibilities aimed at supporting the culinary team and ensuring the seamless execution of kitchen operations. This role is integral to the preparation and presentation of food items, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and comply fully with all company and food safety guidelines. It requires maintaining cleanliness and organization across various kitchen stations and keeping equipment in optimal working condition to uphold health and safety standards. The Prep Chef/Chef Assistant is expected to manifest an extensive understanding of food preparation techniques while following rigorous hygiene rules, ensuring the safe handling and storage of food products.
This position involves hands-on work across a variety of kitchen stations including pantry, grill, fry, sauté, prep, and expo areas. The Prep Chef/Chef Assistant must prepare food items effectively according to standardized recipes, maintain portion control to manage food costs, and document food safety procedures in daily logs. Additionally, this individual will have the responsibility to set up and break down kitchen stations and to clean and sanitize kitchen environments and equipment meticulously. Safe and proper operation of food preparation equipment is essential, as is the receiving and handling of food shipments and the correct storage of items.
Supporting the chefs in day-to-day kitchen functions and training kitchen team members as needed requires strong teamwork and communication skills. Maintaining alignment with Disney’s core service principles, including the Disney 5-Keys Basics and Service Basics, reflects the company’s commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment suitable for culinary professionals keen on contributing to a world-class culinary team within a leading hospitality company. The position requires flexibility, strong physical stamina, and a proactive approach to maintaining kitchen efficiency and excellence. This unique role not only demands technical culinary skills but also a dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a celebrated setting like Disney.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of four years culinary experience
- Culinary education strongly preferred
- Previous experience supervising kitchen operations preferred
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida Food Safety Certificate
- Must have extensive knowledge of food safety including proper holding temperatures, cooking temperatures, date marking procedures, cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Must be highly skilled in food preparation and cooking techniques including knife skills, sautéing, grilling, braising, baking, frying
- Must be able to read and follow recipes to completion
- Knowledge of Mexican cuisine a plus
- Must be able to perform all necessary job functions
- Must be able to stand and be mobile for up to 4 consecutive hours
- Must be able to function in narrow spaces such as those found in kitchens and dining rooms
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment and food up to 50 pounds
- Must possess dexterity in lifting and carrying trays and other restaurant items
- Must be able to push and pull carts, doors etc
- Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
- Must be able to complete work duties in a variety of environmental conditions including coolers, freezers, kitchen environments and outdoors
- Must be able to work with foods containing various food allergens
- Must be able to communicate and interact politely and effectively with guests of all types
- Must be able to effectively satisfy guest demands
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Basic communication in the English language is necessary
- Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Must be able to arrive for all assigned shifts on-time
- Must be able to comply company appearance guidelines
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of four years culinary experience
- Culinary education strongly preferred
- Previous experience supervising kitchen operations preferred
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida Food Safety Certificate
- Extensive knowledge of food safety including proper holding temperatures, cooking temperatures, date marking procedures, cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Highly skilled in food preparation and cooking techniques including knife skills, sautéing, grilling, braising, baking, frying
- Ability to read and follow recipes to completion
- Knowledge of Mexican cuisine a plus
Job Duties
- Work in a variety of kitchen stations including but not limited to pantry, grill, fry, sauté, prep and expo
- Prepare all food items according to recipe and food safety guidelines
- Maintain food costs through portion control and minimizing waste
- Document food safety procedures through daily logs
- Set up and break down kitchen stations
- Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment
- Safely and properly operate food preparation equipment
- Receive food shipments and properly store food items
- Assist Chefs in daily kitchen operations as needed
- Communicate effectively with Chefs, kitchen team and entire restaurant team
- Train kitchen team members as needed
- Follow the Disney 5-Keys Basics, Service Basics and Company Guidelines at all times
- All other tasks as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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