Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $33.88
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Free lunch
Free parking
Theme park admission
Job Description
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, located in Kapolei, Hawaii, is a premier destination that offers an immersive and magical experience blending the rich spirit of Hawaiian tradition with Disney’s renowned quality and hospitality. This resort and spa is not just a place to stay, but a cultural and recreational hub that caters to families and guests seeking a unique vacation experience amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. Part of the global Disney family, Aulani sets itself apart by combining the warmth of island culture with the high standards of Disney service, ensuring every guest feels truly special.
This resort features a variety of accommodations, immersive experiences, and recreational activities, supported by world-class food and beverage options. Aulani is committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, emphasizing creativity, inclusiveness, and a fun atmosphere in every interaction.
The Cook 4 role at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food and guest service to contribute to the resort's dining excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $33.88 per hour, reflecting the importance of culinary expertise within the Disney hospitality team. The role involves preparing menu items with a strong adherence to recipes, quality, presentation, and timing across all meal periods including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As a Cook 4, the individual is expected to assist in overall culinary production, contributing to the creation of an inviting and creative kitchen environment.
The role at Aulani is unique in that it integrates culinary skill with a guest-focused mindset, requiring the cook to work closely with Front of House staff to ensure smooth operations and exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities range from cooking and seasoning to proper portion control and food presentation, alongside maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards that align with HACCP procedures. The Cook 4 is also expected to be knowledgeable about a variety of kitchen equipment and flexible with working shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, reflecting the 24/7 operation cycle of the resort.
Working at Aulani offers more than just a job; it offers a chance to be part of a creative team that values diversity, education, and well-being. Employees benefit from full healthcare coverage for themselves and eligible dependents, tuition paid upfront at network schools, free lunch and parking, and exclusive theme park admission privileges. These benefits, combined with a vibrant work environment, make Aulani an exceptional place for culinary professionals seeking career growth and a balanced lifestyle in Hawaii’s unique resort setting.
This resort features a variety of accommodations, immersive experiences, and recreational activities, supported by world-class food and beverage options. Aulani is committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, emphasizing creativity, inclusiveness, and a fun atmosphere in every interaction.
The Cook 4 role at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food and guest service to contribute to the resort's dining excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of $33.88 per hour, reflecting the importance of culinary expertise within the Disney hospitality team. The role involves preparing menu items with a strong adherence to recipes, quality, presentation, and timing across all meal periods including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As a Cook 4, the individual is expected to assist in overall culinary production, contributing to the creation of an inviting and creative kitchen environment.
The role at Aulani is unique in that it integrates culinary skill with a guest-focused mindset, requiring the cook to work closely with Front of House staff to ensure smooth operations and exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities range from cooking and seasoning to proper portion control and food presentation, alongside maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards that align with HACCP procedures. The Cook 4 is also expected to be knowledgeable about a variety of kitchen equipment and flexible with working shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, reflecting the 24/7 operation cycle of the resort.
Working at Aulani offers more than just a job; it offers a chance to be part of a creative team that values diversity, education, and well-being. Employees benefit from full healthcare coverage for themselves and eligible dependents, tuition paid upfront at network schools, free lunch and parking, and exclusive theme park admission privileges. These benefits, combined with a vibrant work environment, make Aulani an exceptional place for culinary professionals seeking career growth and a balanced lifestyle in Hawaii’s unique resort setting.
Job Requirements
- Experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant minimum 3-6 months, or up to 1 year
- Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment
- Demonstrates a desire to work in a guest service and team environment
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen
- Strong listening skills and ability to follow direction
- Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events
Job Qualifications
- Experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant minimum 3-6 months, or up to 1 year
- Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment
- Demonstrates a desire to work in a guest service and team environment
- Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen
- Strong listening skills and ability to follow direction
- Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events
- Enrolled in a culinary education program or equivalent
- Recommendation from school
- Food Safety Certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of Hawaiian/Japanese language preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares, seasons and cooks to order menu items for all meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and dinner meal periods
- Portions and arranges food on serving dishes and is responsible for portion control and plate presentation
- May cook, mix, and/or season ingredients to make dressings, sauces, gravies, batters, fillings and spreads
- May wash, peel, slice, scoop, dice and julienne vegetables and fruits
- Prepares, measures, mixes (following recipes) and/or cooks and garnishes basic appetizers (hot or cold), salads, pastas, sandwich fillings, waffles and other food items
- Some knowledge of cooking equipment such as grill, gas range, electric range, broiler, deep fat fryer, serving table, waffle iron, griddle, skillets and other standard kitchen equipment
- Ability to prepare products according to recipe guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation including temperature requirements
- Has good judgment of food quality and production, understands the impact of spoilage
- Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
- Cleans kitchen equipment and practices HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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