Experienced Dinner Cooks, Cook 2, are responsible for execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for all bakery menu items including timing, quality, temperature, portion, and presentation. They are also responsible for overseeing all daily operations all restaurant locations and will be assisting with all overall culinary supervision promoting a fun working environment. Will also partner with Front of House to ensure Cast training/knowledge of product ensuring a smooth operation. Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa invites you to be our Guest and explore exciting Culinary opportunities. Apply now!   **Our Benefits and Perks:** + Health Insurance - the company pays 100% of the medical/dental premium costs for the cast member and their eligible dependents + Paid Time Off + Free Parking and Meals + Retirement Programs + Theme Park Admission + Weekly Pay + Career Development **Responsibilities :** + All stations in the kitchen and multiple cooking skills including grill, gas range, electric range, broiler, deep fat fryer, serving table, waffle iron, griddle, skillets and other standard kitchen equipment + Portions and arranges food on serving dishes and is responsible for portion control and plate presentation + Prepares, seasons and cooks stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables and desserts + Prepares, measures, mixes (following recipes) and/or cooks and garnishes basic appetizers (hot or cold), salads, pastas, sandwich fillings, waffles and other food items + May create intricate specialty hors d’oeuvres (garde manger work) for high-end banquets and fine dining + Ability to prepare products according to recipe guidelines + Ability to inventory product, read menus (BEOs, Private Dining Orders, Restaurant Orders) and estimate food requirements to create a production plan + Knowledge and thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines including temperature requirements and HACCP ( **H** azard **A** nalysis and **C** ritical **C** ontrol **P** oints) 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 + Ability to assist guests with special dietary needs in absence of Cook 1 + Cleans kitchen equipment + May be required to communicate with guests on stage, when needed, to explain cooking techniques or answer questions + Cold and hot holding equipment and food checklist conducted daily **Basic Qualifications :** + Minimum 3 years experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant + Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills + Proven ability to read and understand recipes + Strong organizational skills; Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment + Demonstrates excellent guest service skills and is able to give appropriate service recovery + Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology + Strong listening skills and ability to provide good judgment with food preparation + Food Safety Certification or equivalent + Ability to work with technology + Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events **Preferred Qualifications:** + Vocation school training or high school certification + Culinary Education Degree or equivalent with less than 3 years experience **Additional Information :** **SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY** Position is Full-time. Full availability is required seven (7) days per week, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. **SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION** After clicking “Apply for this job” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page. Keyword: AULANICASTING, AULANI CASTING The pay rate for this role in Hawaii is $34.02 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. **Job ID:** 1229208BR **Location:** Kapolei,Hawaii **Job Posting Company:** "Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa" The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.