Parks Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Dinner Cook - Full Time

Orange, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $28.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Disneyland Resort is a world-renowned entertainment complex located in California, known for its magical experiences and top-tier guest services. Within the Resort, the Signature Fine Dining team stands out as a group of artists, visionaries, and storytellers who bring culinary magic to life through an exceptional dining experience. The Resort's Fine Dining restaurants, including Carthay Circle and the exclusive Club 33, offer an unparalleled setting for professionals who are passionate about culinary arts and are eager to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. These award-winning venues are celebrated for both their innovative menus and exceptional service, providing a unique blend of artistry and craftsmanship in every dish served.

The Dinner Cook role at Disneyland Resort's Signature Fine Dining division is designed for culinary professionals ready to take their career to the next level in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting. This position requires a blend of technical skill, creativity, and precision, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a high-energy environment. A Dinner Cook at Disneyland Resort is responsible for preparing a diverse array of foods, from stocks and sauces to desserts and specialty dishes, using the finest ingredients available. This role also demands strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, including HACCP procedures, to ensure the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Beyond the technical duties, the Dinner Cook contributes to the unique storytelling experience that Disneyland is known for by crafting meals that delight the senses and evoke emotional connections. The role offers significant opportunities for growth and skill enhancement, making it ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about food and eager to work with talented teams in a world-class setting. Compensation for this role in California is $28.50 per hour, with select benefits offered as part of the overall employment package. With flexible scheduling that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, the Dinner Cook position provides a versatile career path within one of the most iconic hospitality environments globally.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2 years culinary field experience focused on high-volume production
Culinary education degree or equivalent experience if less than 2 years experience
Strong communication skills
Proven leadership and team management abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and manage difficult situations calmly
Passion for culinary arts
Ability to understand and create recipes
Knowledge of knife skills
Positive and helpful attitude
Excellent guest service capability
Enthusiasm for kitchen work
Knowledge of culinary terminology
Food safety certification required
Ability to work with kitchen technology systems
Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays

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
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
Adept at troubleshooting and handling difficult situations calmly
Passion for culinary and delighting guests with food
Proven ability to create, read, and understand recipes
Understanding of knife usage and purpose
Positive, friendly, and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
Excellent guest service skills with ability for service recovery
Passion and enthusiasm for working in a kitchen
Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
Food safety certification or equivalent
Ability to work with technology related to kitchen operations
Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Job Duties

Prepare, season, and cook stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs
Read menus to estimate food requirements such as procedures and pars
Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, using kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers
Perform line cook and pantry skills including roasting, baking, and broiling meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
Add seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking according to taste
Formulate and prepare complex recipes including bakers/pastry recipes and high-end specialty desserts
Operate all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature
Maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling
Uphold food safety and sanitation guidelines including HACCP procedures
Check and maintain proper temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding, and serving of food items
Observe, test, and ensure food is cooked and plated to proper standards
Clean kitchen equipment
Handle special dietary requests and work with Guests requiring special dietary considerations