On-Call Chef

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Emeryville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville is seeking an On Call Chef to support the Chef de Cuisine and Senior Sous Chef in managing two cafés—from menu planning to ordering and daily kitchen operations. You’ll craft weekly and catering menus, ensure quality and safety, and lead training for cafe staff.

The role emphasizes cost containment, food safety, and collaboration with the Chef Team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen leadership positions.
• At least 3 years experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be proficient in verbal, written & digital communication.
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, dining room staff, and guests.
• Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Ability to create weekly cost-efficient menus that are seasonally inspired and broadly appealing.
• Provide input and support for the Chefs and line cooks who are preparing and serving all food and products for a weekly changing menu from-scratch, at a high volume, ensuring excellent consistency and compliance with the Café’s quality, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Consult and provide input and feedback for kitchen personnel, as appropriate.
• Experienced with scheduling, evaluating, and constructive feedback for kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide continued training to cafe employees in safety, cleanliness and sanitation, food preparation, and guest services.
• Ensure that all necessary food and kitchen supplies are ordered, received, and stored in accordance with the Café’s needs, budget, and procedures.
• Responsible for overall cost containment by effectively managing ordering, menu selection, and product utilization.
• Check and maintain proper food handling, refrigeration temperature control points, and handling hazardous materials by Café employees.
• Attend weekly menu planning meetings with Chef Team.
• Pursue continued education to enhance professional knowledge and refine management skills.
• Ad hoc requirements as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

High-volume kitchen

Tools

Email

Google Sheets

Docs

Word

Excel

Slack

Job description

Would you enjoy working with a top-talent culinary team, using only the finest ingredients, and serving to an appreciative and discerning community? How about having your nights, weekends, and holidays free to spend with family and friends? If you are talented, passionate about food, friendly, and curious, we invite you to join us at Pixar Animation Studios. As an On Call Chef, you’ll support the Chef de Cuisine and Senior Sous Chef in managing all aspects of our two Cafés — from food preparation and menu planning to ordering, receiving, and day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll help craft weekly, seasonal, and cost-efficient menus, contribute to catering menu creation and event execution, and ensure that every dish meets Pixar’s high standards of quality, consistency, and safety. This role also involves maintaining compliance with food safety and handling requirements, ordering kitchen supplies, and ensuring the proper upkeep of equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to create weekly cost-efficient menus that are seasonally inspired and broadly appealing
• Provide input and support for the Chefs and line cooks who are preparing and serving all food and products for a weekly changing menu from-scratch, at a high volume, ensuring excellent consistency and compliance with the Café’s quality, portioning, cooking and serving standards
• Consult and provide input and feedback for kitchen personnel, as appropriate
• Experienced with scheduling, evaluating, and constructive feedback for kitchen personnel as appropriate
• Provide continued training to cafe employees in safety, cleanliness and sanitation, food preparation, and guest services
• Ensure that all necessary food and kitchen supplies are ordered, received, and stored in accordance with the Café’s needs, budget, and procedures
• Responsible for overall cost containment by effectively managing ordering, menu selection, and product utilization
• Check and maintain proper food handling, refrigeration temperature control points, and handling hazardous materials by Café employees
• Attend weekly menu planning meetings with Chef Team
• Pursue continued education to enhance professional knowledge and refine management skills
• Ad hoc requirements as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen leadership positions
• At least 3 years experience in a similar capacity
• Must be proficient in verbal, written & digital communication
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, dining room staff, and guests
• Demonstrated excellence in guest service skills: reliable, consistent and courteous

SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced kitchen environment
• Kitchen organizational skills
• Ability to compose and refine accurate prep lists and order guides for weekly changing menus as well as catering menus
• Ability to foster a collaborative and uplifting team environment
• Exceptional Knife skills
• Basic Computer knowledge: email, Google Sheets and Docs, Word, Excel, Slack to communicate with vendors and employees
• Ability to use sound judgementand to objectively assess situations or circumstances using all the relevant information and apply past experience in order to come to a decision for the best possible outcome

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $23.70 to $30.67 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.