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

B in the Walt Disney World® Resort; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at an iconic resort where culinary passion meets creativity! As a Culinary Assistant Sous Chef, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant kitchen environment, showcasing your skills across various cooking stations. This role offers the chance to contribute to unforgettable dining experiences for guests while working alongside a talented team. With a focus on culinary excellence, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, all while embracing the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort. If you have a passion for the culinary arts and a desire to grow in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of line cook experience or culinary certificate with 2 years experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-rate dining experiences in various kitchen stations.
• Follow recipes and ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Line Cook Experience

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Food Safety (HACCP)

Good Communication Skills

Recipe Adherence

Knife Skills

Education

Culinary Certificate

Tools

Basic Kitchen Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

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: benefits.

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

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. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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