Junior Sous Chef – Disney Cruise Line
At Disney Cruise Line, you can set sail on the job opportunity of a lifetime! Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment, and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our crew members bring the magic to life to deliver exceptional guest service and create family-friendly fun onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and on our private island paradise in the Bahamas – Castaway Cay! With incredible itineraries that visit exciting destinations around the world, crew and Officers can chart the course for an unforgettable adventure with Disney Cruise Line. Ongoing training and development allows our crew to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally, and Disney Cruise Line offers a unique opportunity for those looking to grow, excel and work for one of the most innovative and welcoming companies in the world. Apply today to Embark on Your Career and Navigate Your Future!
Responsibilities
Ensure every food item leaving the galley is of the highest quality in flavor and presentation
Lead designated culinary team of 12-20 crew members toward completion of daily work assignment, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction, crew support and financial/operational performance
Partner with Chef de Cuisine to lead a multi-cultural brigade in a high volume, fast paced kitchen environment
Responsible for own assigned section within the galley
Partner with First Steward to understand and monitor sanitation laws, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with USPH standards and follow through with Cooks and Stewards
Actively participate in all Castaway Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business as directed by DCL leadership
Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need
Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures
Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of two years formal culinary training
Minimum five years recent experience of which at least two years working as a Chef de Partie (including apprenticeship) experience in high volume kitchen environment
Must be proficient in all stations in the kitchen
Experience being personally responsible for brigades of at least 10
Proficiency in safe food handling, United Stated Public Health (USPH) and/or Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Basic computer knowledge
Be at least 21 years of age
Be able to speak, read and write fluent English
Willingness to live and work onboard one of our vessels for a certain length of time (based on position)
Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
Agree to share a cabin with other crew members
Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations
Appreciate diversity among guests and crew
Preferred Qualifications
Ship experience
Experience with special dietary needs
Experience completing performance evaluations for previous team
This is a SHIPBOARD role.
Applicants must:
Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmental requirements and Company practices
Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally
Your Responsibilities:
Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman’s visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
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