Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
financial benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental Insurance
Job Description
Disneyland Resort is a world-renowned entertainment complex located in California, known for its themed amusement parks, hotels, and spectacular dining experiences that bring magic to life for millions of guests each year. Among its many acclaimed venues is Napa Rose, an award-winning fine dining restaurant situated inside Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Napa Rose is celebrated for its exquisite culinary artistry, where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine converge to create unforgettable dining experiences for guests. The restaurant recently reopened with a bold new menu and a stunningly reimagined space, solidifying its reputation as a leader in fine dining in California. This transformation marks an exciting period for Napa Rose, offering an extraordinary opportunity for those passionate about culinary excellence to join a dynamic, innovative, and high-volume environment.
At Napa Rose, the culinary team is composed of more than just chefs — they are artists, visionaries, and storytellers whose work goes beyond cooking to evoke emotion and create memorable moments for each guest. The team embraces innovation and excellence while upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Working here provides unparalleled professional growth, allowing culinary professionals to refine their skills, learn new techniques, and contribute creatively to the evolution of the menu and guest experience. The roles of Dinner Cook and Specialty Cook are vital to Napa Rose’s operation, involving the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of various dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and adhering to food safety regulations such as HACCP. Passion for the culinary arts and delighting guests with excellent food is essential, as is the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Both roles require proficiency in culinary techniques and terminology and expect a high level of technical skill in food preparation and kitchen equipment operation.
The Dinner Cook focuses on preparing stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs while managing inventory and adjusting cooking equipment temperatures to ensure perfection. The Specialty Cook employs advanced cooking techniques such as braising, roasting, and high-level sauté work, manages production planning based on menu requirements, maintains food preparation standards, and ensures stringent adherence to food safety procedures. Candidates must have a culinary education degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two years in a high-volume culinary environment preferred, along with proficiency in knife skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, is also required due to the 24/7 operational nature of the Disneyland Resort.
These positions offer competitive compensation, with Dinner Cooks earning $28.00 per hour and Fine Dining Specialty Cooks earning $30.00 per hour. Disneyland Resort also provides select benefits as part of the compensation package, which may include medical and financial options. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of the transformative culinary experience at Napa Rose, where passion meets creativity in the heart of one of the world's most beloved resorts.
At Napa Rose, the culinary team is composed of more than just chefs — they are artists, visionaries, and storytellers whose work goes beyond cooking to evoke emotion and create memorable moments for each guest. The team embraces innovation and excellence while upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Working here provides unparalleled professional growth, allowing culinary professionals to refine their skills, learn new techniques, and contribute creatively to the evolution of the menu and guest experience. The roles of Dinner Cook and Specialty Cook are vital to Napa Rose’s operation, involving the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of various dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and adhering to food safety regulations such as HACCP. Passion for the culinary arts and delighting guests with excellent food is essential, as is the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Both roles require proficiency in culinary techniques and terminology and expect a high level of technical skill in food preparation and kitchen equipment operation.
The Dinner Cook focuses on preparing stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs while managing inventory and adjusting cooking equipment temperatures to ensure perfection. The Specialty Cook employs advanced cooking techniques such as braising, roasting, and high-level sauté work, manages production planning based on menu requirements, maintains food preparation standards, and ensures stringent adherence to food safety procedures. Candidates must have a culinary education degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two years in a high-volume culinary environment preferred, along with proficiency in knife skills and the ability to multitask effectively. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, is also required due to the 24/7 operational nature of the Disneyland Resort.
These positions offer competitive compensation, with Dinner Cooks earning $28.00 per hour and Fine Dining Specialty Cooks earning $30.00 per hour. Disneyland Resort also provides select benefits as part of the compensation package, which may include medical and financial options. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of the transformative culinary experience at Napa Rose, where passion meets creativity in the heart of one of the world's most beloved resorts.
Job Requirements
- must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for these roles
- passion for culinary and delighting our guests with food
- minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field with a focus on high volume production
- culinary education degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2 years of experience in culinary field
- proficient knife skills
- proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
- proven ability to read and understand recipes
- organizational skills
- ability to multitask and adapt to production requirements in a fast-paced team environment
- speed, accuracy, and efficiency are required and ability to work well under pressure
- must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
Job Qualifications
- minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field with a focus on high volume production
- culinary education degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2 years of experience in culinary field
- proficient knife skills
- proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
- proven ability to read and understand recipes
- organizational skills
- ability to multitask and adapt to production requirements in a fast-paced team environment
- speed, accuracy, and efficiency are required and ability to work well under pressure
- must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
- vocation school training or high school certification
- culinary education degree, certification from CIA, or equivalent
- basic wine knowledge
Job Duties
- ensure food is cooked to proper standards
- clean kitchen equipment and practice all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
- 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 recipes, 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 a fork to determine that it is cooked
- use a variety of cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting (oven or rotating spit), and high-level skillet/sauté work
- operate all kitchen equipment including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
- inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Restaurant Orders), and estimate food requirements to create a production plan
- maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling daily, understand measurement requirements
- uphold food safety and sanitation guidelines including temperature requirements and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures while understanding the science in cooking temperatures
- demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in preparation of food and use of kitchen equipment
- demonstrate the ability to present and discuss menu item preparation with dinner cooks, order/grill cooks, and guests
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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