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

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Culinary Assistant Sous Chefs to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will have the chance to create exceptional dining experiences across various kitchens and locations, showcasing your culinary skills. Collaborate with talented chefs, supervise kitchen operations, and contribute to a lively work environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a renowned hospitality company, where your passion for the culinary arts can flourish. If you are ready to elevate your culinary career in a vibrant setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Employee Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with culinary direction and team development.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure dish quality.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Grill Cooking

Sauté Cooking

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Basic Tools

Small Wares

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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