Three Years of Experience Necessary!

ShiftPixy is seeking individuals who are interested in taking their career as a Culinary Professional to the next level. Three years of culinary experience is necessary, and we offer competitive wages, insurance benefits, paid time off, and great perks.

About us

Meaningful work starts here - ShiftPixy is a national next-gen platform for Employers and Employees that combines the modern perks of the gig economy with traditional employment benefits. ShiftPixy is designed to sync work opportunities from job providers with the open time slots of available shift workers. Our platform manages relationships with job providers to take open shift opportunities that are filling their schedules and offer them as work opportunities to qualified workers without the formal job interview and commitments. The ShiftPixy app allows shift workers to enroll, profile and prequalify based on their work and training experience for open shift opportunities. Shifters can earn provider specific qualifications to boost their score and access to more shift opportunities.

• Flexibility – Ability to find work today and start working immediately
• Peace of mind – Earn and control a reliable & regular income
• Benefits – Access to valuable medical and retirement perks
• Convenience – Live, real-time opportunities matched to you
• Ease – Simple to use technology to give you the ultimate control of your work life

We are looking for multiple culinary professionals to join our team and work for world renowned restaurants at Walt Disney World. A successful candidate will work on creating unique, memorable dining experiences by providing guests with world-class service, exceptional cuisine, and beautiful restaurant atmospheres.

General Description

A Prep Chef/Chef Assistant has many responsibilities in the restaurant, including preparation and presentation of food items, cleaning and maintenance of kitchen areas and equipment, and assisting the Chefs in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Food must be prepared to the highest quality and done so following all Company and food safety guidelines, and each kitchen station must be maintained and operated in such a way as to comply with cleanliness and safety standards. An extensive understanding of food preparation techniques and food safety guidelines is necessary to be successful.

Work Duties

• Work in a variety of kitchen stations including, but not limited to, pantry, grill, fry, sauté, prep and expo
• Prepare all food items according to recipe and food safety guidelines
• Maintain food costs through portion control and minimizing waste
• Document food safety procedures through daily logs
• Set up and break down kitchen stations
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment
• Safely and properly operate food preparation equipment
• Receive food shipments and properly store food items
• Assist Chefs in daily kitchen operations as needed
• Communicate effectively with Chefs, kitchen team and entire restaurant team
• Train kitchen team members as needed
• Follow the Disney 5-Keys Basics, Service Basics and Company Guidelines at all times
• All other tasks as assigned

Work Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience; culinary education strongly preferred
• Previous experience supervising kitchen operations preferred
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Florida Food Safety Certificate
• Must have extensive knowledge of food safety - including proper holding temperatures, cooking temperatures, date marking procedures, cleaning and sanitizing procedures etc.
• Must be highly skilled in food preparation and cooking techniques – including knife skills, sautéing, grilling, braising, baking, frying etc.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes to completion
• Knowledge of Mexican cuisine a plus

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all necessary job functions
• Must be able to stand and be mobile for up to 4 consecutive hours
• Must be able to function in narrow spaces, such as those found in kitchens and dining rooms
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment/food up to 50 pounds
• Must possess dexterity in lifting and carrying trays and other restaurant items
• Must be able to push and pull (carts, doors etc.)
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Must be able to complete work duties in a variety of environmental conditions, including coolers, freezers, kitchen environments and outdoors
• Must be able to work with foods containing various food allergens
• Must be able to communicate and interact politely and effectively with guests of all types
• Must be able to effectively satisfy guest demands
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Basic communication in the English language is necessary; ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to arrive for all assigned shifts on-time
• Must be able to comply company appearance guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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