Position: Cook II (Full-Time)
About: Palmas Restaurant Group has been an Operating Participant with Walt Disney World since 1982. They operate a variety of food and beverage locations at Epcot Theme Park, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney Springs. The company offers a fun and fast-paced working environment, competitive pay rates, and many Disney perks. Palmas Restaurant Group prides itself on creating unique, memorable dining experiences by providing guests with world-class service, exceptional cuisine, and beautiful restaurant atmospheres.
Requirements: Culinary experience and/or culinary education preferred but not required; minimum of one year of work experience in a kitchen environment a plus; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of Mexican cuisine and beverages a plus; must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida Food Safety Certificate; must possess a basic understanding of food safety including proper holding temperatures, cooking temperatures, date marking procedures, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, etc.; must have previous experience in food preparation and cooking techniques – including knife skills, sautéing, grilling, braising, baking, frying, etc.; must be able to read and follow recipes to completion; knowledge of Mexican cuisine a plus; must be able to perform all necessary job functions; must be able to stand and be mobile for up to 4 consecutive hours; must be able to function in narrow spaces such as those found in kitchens and dining rooms; must be able to lift and carry equipment/food up to 50 pounds; must possess dexterity in lifting and carrying trays and other restaurant items; must be able to push and pull (carts, doors, etc.); must be able to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch; must be able to perform repetitive tasks; must be able to complete work duties in a variety of environmental conditions including coolers, freezers, kitchen environments, and outdoors; must be able to work with foods containing various food allergens; must be able to communicate and interact politely and effectively with guests of all types; must be able to effectively satisfy guest demands; must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; basic communication in the English language is necessary; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus; must be available to work weekends and holidays; must be able to arrive for all assigned shifts on-time; must be able to comply with company appearance guidelines
Benefits: Great benefits, Competitive wages, Disney passes and discounts
