Demi Chef

Company: Disneyland Resort
Location: Placentia
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Artists, visionaries, storytellers-that's the Signature Dining team at Disneyland Resort. Under our Culinary Director, Chef Andrew Sutton, our fine dining restaurants offer incredible growth opportunities to develop your skills as a professional chef, culinarian, and craftsman. With access to the best ingredients, our award-winning restaurants set the backdrop for one-of-a-kind experiences that can only be brought to life through our connection to our food.

Cast Members could be working at any of our Theme Parks fine dine dining locations at either Carthay Circle or Club 33.

Signature Fine Dining roles, which include Dinner Cook and Demi Chef, are responsible for execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for all menu items including timing, quality, temperature, portion, and presentation. Cooks at key production stations in the preparation of meats, fish, and poultry by braising, baking, roasting, (oven or rotating spit) and high-level skillet/saut-- work required in a fine dining restaurant. Will also partner with Front of House to ensure Cast training/knowledge of product ensuring a smooth operation.



Basic Qualifications :
Minimum 5 years experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant or culinary degree and 3 years related experience
Strong communication, proven leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience with coaching and motivating employees
Adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations
Proven ability to create, read and understand recipes
Understands the purpose of the knife and when to use it
Strong organizational skills; Ability to lead a team in a very fast paced environment
Exhibits a positive, friendly and helpful attitude to our guest and fellow cast members
Motivates and encourages cast members through daily reinforcement and coaching
Demonstrates excellent guest service skills and is able to give appropriate service recovery
Demonstrates 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 (plate costing buffet system, CAF-- system, KDS, Workbrain)
Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events
At least 18 years of age



Preferred Education :
Vocation School training or High School certification
Culinary Education Degree or equivalent
Certification from CIA or equivalent
Basic Wine Knowledge
Recommendation from school



Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.

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This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California.The pay rate for this Signature Fine Dining/Dinner Cook role is $26.00 per hour.
The pay rate for this Signature Fine Dining/Demi Chef role is $28.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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