This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States.
Position Description:
Food & Beverage Specialty cooks are responsible for execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for all bakery menu items including timing, quality, temperature, portion, and presentation.
Responsibilities
-Knowledge of cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting (oven or rotating spit) and high level skillet/saute work -Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles -Ability to inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Restaurant Orders) and estimate food requirements to create a production plan -Knowledge of basic butchering -Maintains standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling on a daily basis, understands measurement requirements -Knowledge and understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines including temperature requirements and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) while understanding the science in cooking temperatures -Responsible for checking and maintaining proper temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding and serving of food items including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperatures -Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with cooking utensil to determine that food is cooked properly, according to specifications -Cleans kitchen equipment -Ability to handle special dietary requests and to work with guests requiring special requests due to dietary concerns -May prepare sauces a la minute using advanced sauce preparation techniques -Prepares confits and compotes -Creates seasonings, cures and rubs -May bone and clean shellfish, cut, trim or grind meats, fish or poultry -Must demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a four star fine dining restaurant -Must demonstrate ability to present and discuss menu item preparation with Dinner Cooks, Order/Grill Cooks and Guests
Basic Qualifications
-Must be at least 18 years of age -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 guests and fellow cast members -Motivates and encourages cast members through daily reinforcement and coaching -Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology -Food Safety Certification/equivalent -Ability to work with technology (plate costing buffet system, CAF? system, KDS, Work brain) -Schedule flexibility.
This role is Part Time and requires full availability for any shift, a MINIMUM of three (3) days per week, including nights and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
-Bilingual preferred -Certification from CIA or equivalent -Vocation school training or high school certification -Culinary degree or equivalent -Recommendation from school -Basic wine knowledge -Minimum 3 years experience in a restaurant management related role -Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred
EOE.
Company Profile:
Dreams. That's what you will find at the Disneyland? Resort. There are many guest service and entertainment roles in which our cast members bring Disney dreams to life. From our enchanted Theme Parks and world-class hotels to our spectacular shows and beloved character, Disneyland? cast members have a world of opportunity, and take pride in turning dreams into realities.
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