Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $28.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical insurance
financial benefits
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Disneyland Resort is a globally renowned entertainment complex located in Anaheim, California, famous for providing immersive and magical experiences to millions of guests each year. As a multifaceted resort, it features multiple theme parks, hotels, dining venues, and entertainment options, all designed to deliver exceptional service and unforgettable moments. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and inclusivity, Disneyland Resort has established itself as a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, merging creativity with operational excellence. The resort is dedicated to fostering a vibrant work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development among its cast members, ensuring that every guest interaction reflects the magic and wonder that Disney is known for.
The Disneyland Resort Culinary team is an integral part of creating the enchanting dining experiences that complement the resort's world-class attractions. This role specifically focuses on the Hotel Banquets Dinner Cook position, a vital contributor to the culinary operations responsible for delivering high-quality meals across various hotel dining venues, banquets, and special events within the resort. The position is hourly and pays $28.00 per hour in California, accompanied by select benefits including medical and financial options depending on the role level.
As a Hotel Banquets Dinner Cook at Disneyland Resort, you will engage in a dynamic and high-volume culinary environment, collaborating with talented chefs, including the Disney Culinary Director, Chef Vincent Cachot. This role emphasizes creativity, precision, and efficiency in preparing a wide variety of food items such as stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Adopting best practices in food preparation and safety, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting menus, managing kitchen equipment, and ensuring that all food is cooked to established standards reflecting culinary excellence and innovation. This position requires adaptability to a fast-paced, team-oriented setting where high standards of quality and guest satisfaction are paramount.
Additional expectations include compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures, maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen, and readiness to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. The role demands proficiency in knife skills, culinary techniques, speed, accuracy, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Prospective candidates should possess a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering a memorable Disney culinary experience. The opportunity to develop professionally within a prestigious resort environment makes this role ideal for those seeking to advance their culinary career while contributing to creating magical moments for guests worldwide.
The Disneyland Resort Culinary team is an integral part of creating the enchanting dining experiences that complement the resort's world-class attractions. This role specifically focuses on the Hotel Banquets Dinner Cook position, a vital contributor to the culinary operations responsible for delivering high-quality meals across various hotel dining venues, banquets, and special events within the resort. The position is hourly and pays $28.00 per hour in California, accompanied by select benefits including medical and financial options depending on the role level.
As a Hotel Banquets Dinner Cook at Disneyland Resort, you will engage in a dynamic and high-volume culinary environment, collaborating with talented chefs, including the Disney Culinary Director, Chef Vincent Cachot. This role emphasizes creativity, precision, and efficiency in preparing a wide variety of food items such as stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Adopting best practices in food preparation and safety, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting menus, managing kitchen equipment, and ensuring that all food is cooked to established standards reflecting culinary excellence and innovation. This position requires adaptability to a fast-paced, team-oriented setting where high standards of quality and guest satisfaction are paramount.
Additional expectations include compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures, maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen, and readiness to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. The role demands proficiency in knife skills, culinary techniques, speed, accuracy, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Prospective candidates should possess a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering a memorable Disney culinary experience. The opportunity to develop professionally within a prestigious resort environment makes this role ideal for those seeking to advance their culinary career while contributing to creating magical moments for guests worldwide.
Job Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
- Passion for culinary and delighting our guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in culinary field with a focus on high volume restaurant production
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2-3 years' experience
- Proficient knife skills
- Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
- Proven ability to read and understand recipes
- Organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a very fast paced team environment
- Speed, accuracy, and efficiency are required
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to adapt to production requirements
- Must be fully available Sunday through Saturday year-round, willing to work holidays, weekends, and special events
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in culinary field with a focus on high volume restaurant production
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2-3 years' experience
- Proficient knife skills
- Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
- Proven ability to read and understand recipes
- Organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a very fast paced team environment
- Speed, accuracy, and efficiency
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to adapt to production requirements
- Culinary degree or culinary certificate
Job Duties
- Prepare, season, and cook stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in hotels and restaurants
- Read menus to estimate food requirements and procure it from storage
- Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking according to personal judgment and experience
- Observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
- Responsible for ensuring food is cooked to proper standards
- Clean kitchen equipment and practice all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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