Parks Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Demi Chef - Full Time

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $30.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

Job Description

Disneyland Resort is a world-renowned entertainment and hospitality company located in Anaheim, California. Known for its iconic theme parks, resorts, and immersive experiences, Disneyland Resort is a beloved destination attracting millions of visitors annually. The resort boasts a variety of dining options, including award-winning Signature Fine Dining restaurants such as Carthay Circle and Club 33, which are known for their exceptional culinary standards and exclusive atmospheres. These establishments emphasize innovation, creativity, and quality, offering guests not just a meal but a unique dining experience that blends fantasy and gastronomy.

The Signature Fine Dining/Demi Chef role at Disneyland Resort is a dynamic, fast-paced position that invites culinary artists, visionaries, and storytellers to join their esteemed kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills and creativity within an environment that values craftsmanship and excellence. As a demi chef, you will be instrumental in preparing high-quality dishes that reflect both culinary innovation and traditional techniques. Working alongside experienced culinary professionals, you will gain exposure to the best ingredients and cooking methods, contributing to meals that create memorable experiences for guests.

In this role, you will engage in a variety of cooking techniques, including braising, baking, roasting, and high-level skillet and sauté work. The position requires expertise in menu reading, inventory management, and production planning, ensuring that every dish meets the resort's rigorous standards. You will be responsible for preparing sauces "a la minute" with advanced techniques, creating confits, compotes, and seasoning blends, as well as handling seafood and meats with precision. Your role will involve interacting with other kitchen staff and guests to discuss menu item preparation, maintaining proper food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring that all food items are cooked and presented flawlessly.

This position also demands flexibility and a high level of professionalism as the resort operates 24/7 year-round, with shifts potentially starting early in the morning or ending in the early hours of the following day. The pay rate for this role in California is $30.50 per hour. Moreover, cast members may be eligible for select benefits including medical and financial options, depending on their level and position. Disneyland Resort encourages culinary professionals passionate about food and guest satisfaction to bring their skills and enthusiasm to this celebrated culinary team, where they can flourish while creating magic for guests.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2 years experience in culinary field with focus on high volume production
Culinary education degree or equivalent experience required if less than 2 years culinary field experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to troubleshoot and handle difficult situations calmly
Passion for culinary and delighting guests
Proven ability to create, read, and understand recipes
Understand purpose and use of the knife
Positive, friendly, and helpful attitude
Excellent guest service skills with service recovery ability
Enthusiasm for kitchen work
Proven culinary techniques and terminology knowledge
Food Safety Certification or equivalent
Ability to work with technology including plate costing buffet system, CAFE system, KDS, Workbrain
Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum 2 years of experience in the culinary field with a focus on high volume production
Culinary education degree or equivalent experience if less than 2 years culinary field experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills capable of leading a team in a fast-paced environment
Adept at troubleshooting and handling difficult situations calmly
Passion for culinary arts and delighting guests
Ability to create, read, and understand recipes
Understanding of knife skills and when to use them
Positive, friendly, and helpful attitude towards guests and cast members
Excellent guest service skills and ability to perform appropriate service recovery
Enthusiasm for working in the kitchen
Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
Food Safety Certification or equivalent
Ability to work with technology such as plate costing buffet system, CAFE system, KDS, Workbrain
Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Job Duties

Use cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting, and high-level skillet/sauté work
Inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Restaurant Orders), and estimate food requirements to create production plans
Prepare sauces "a la minute" using advanced sauce preparation techniques
Prepare confits, compotes, and create seasonings, cures, and rubs
Bone and clean shellfish, cut, trim, or grind meats, fish, or poultry
Present and discuss menu item preparation with dinner cooks, order/grill cooks, and guests
Operate kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls
Maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling
Uphold food safety and sanitation guidelines and HACCP procedures
Check and maintain proper food temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding, and serving
Ensure food is cooked and plated to proper standards
Clean kitchen equipment
Handle special dietary requests and work with guests requiring special dietary accommodations