Parks Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Dinner Cook - Full Time

Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Job Description

The Disneyland Resort is a world-renowned entertainment and hospitality destination known for delivering magical experiences to millions of visitors each year. As part of its culinary division, the Signature Fine Dining team exemplifies a commitment to excellence, creativity, and storytelling through food. This elite team operates within some of the resort's most prestigious restaurants, including Carthay Circle and Club 33, both of which are celebrated for their innovative menus and exceptional dining atmospheres. The resort offers a highly dynamic and fast-paced work environment, ideal for culinary professionals seeking to enhance their skills and grow their careers while contributing to unforgettable guest experiences. Employees benefit from working with high-quality ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment as they bring culinary visions to life within this unique setting known for blending artistry and gastronomy.

The Dinner Cook position is a vital role within Disneyland Resort's Signature Fine Dining culinary team. This role involves the preparation and cooking of a diverse range of dishes, from stocks and sauces to complex pastries and high-end specialty desserts, ensuring that each plate meets the resort’s exacting standards. Candidates will work closely with team members in a fast-paced environment, requiring adaptability, precision, and passion for culinary arts. Responsibilities include managing oven and grill temperatures, executing recipes with consistency, and maintaining strict food safety protocols, all while delivering a delightful dining experience to guests. The role requires a minimum of two years of culinary experience, particularly in high-volume production, or equivalent education and hands-on skills. At Disneyland Resort, Dinner Cooks enjoy a competitive pay rate of $28.50 per hour in California and have access to selective benefits related to healthcare and financial wellbeing. This position offers flexible scheduling but requires availability for early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and special events to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation. Joining this team means becoming part of a legacy that combines culinary craftsmanship with the spirit of Disney magic, providing both professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the guest experience.

Job Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
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
strong communication and organizational skills
proven leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to lead a team in a very fast-paced environment
adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations
passion for culinary and delighting our guests with food
proven ability to create, read, and understand recipes
understand the purpose of the knife and when to use it
exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude to our guests and fellow cast members
demonstrate excellent guest service skills and able to give appropriate service recovery
demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen
proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
food safety certification or equivalent
ability to work with technology including plate costing buffet system, CAFE system, KDS, Workbrain
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
strong communication and organizational skills
proven leadership and interpersonal skills
adept at troubleshooting and handling difficult situations calmly
passion for culinary and delighting guests with food
proven ability to create, read, and understand recipes
understand the purpose of the knife and when to use it
exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude
demonstrate excellent guest service skills
demonstrate passion and 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
must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
vocational school training or high school certification preferred
culinary education degree, certification from CIA, or equivalent preferred
basic wine knowledge preferred

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 a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
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
maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling daily
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 requests due to dietary concerns