Assistant Sous Chef (Lead Line Cook) Full Time - Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company (France); Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment and hospitality sector is seeking Culinary Assistant Sous Chefs at Walt Disney World Resort. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate in a vibrant kitchen environment while creating exceptional dining experiences across various restaurants. Candidates must possess solid culinary experience and a passion for food, making them an integral part of a renowned team.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of recent line cook experience.
• Proven experience in all stations of the kitchen.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with culinary direction and team development.
• Supervise daily operations and ensure food quality.
• Create dishes from around the world.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Certificate

Job description

Do you have a passion for the Culinary Arts and experience working in all stations of a kitchen? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Culinary Assistant Sous Chefs! Culinary Cast Members at Walt Disney World have the opportunity to provide first-rate dining experiences while working for one of the world’s leading entertainment and hospitality companies. In this role, we experience a world of options in our Hotels and Theme Parks, from quick service to Five-Diamond dining.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $26.60 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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Responsibilities :

• We assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting collaboration and a lively work environment
• We supervise the daily operation and execution of all menu categories and recipes to ensure the quality and efficiency for every dish
• Continue to grow in your culinary career by working in a variety of kitchens and locations without ever having to leave the company
• Create dishes from around the world with endless ingredients at your fingertips

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum 4 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and sauté or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and sauté
• Proven experience in all stations of the kitchen and multiple cooking skills
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques and ingredients specialized to the location
• Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling and good judgment of quantity, quality and production
• Passion for the culinary arts, continual learning and guest service
• Able to follow recipes, make recipe conversions, adhere to food allergies and propose menu items
• Basic understanding of kitchen lingo and etiquette as well as exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe, clean work area
• Receptive to working on-stage and working on the chef's table, if needed
• Awareness of modern and classical cooking, as well as knife skills and basic butchering techniques
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required, and Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Good Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications:
How to Stand Out

• Possess bilingual communication skills
• Be Serve Safe certified
• Proven prior experience as a lead line cook
• Fine Dining or Catering/Events kitchen experience desired

Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY 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. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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