Island Demi Chef de Partie - Bahamas
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1173944BR Location Bahamas Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Nov. 18, 2024Job Summary:
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!
The Island Demi Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing and organizing mise-en-place for daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the island cast, ensuring high-quality meals are served consistently. This role also involves crafting a variety of baked goods, including breads, rolls, cakes, cookies, desserts, and pastries, to enhance the crew buffet offerings. Working closely with the Island Chef de Cuisine, the Chef de Partie ensures that every dish is prepared to the highest standards, contributing to a satisfying dining experience for all crew members.
Responsibilities:
- Can be assigned to any area in the Kitchen. Must be competent in the Cold Pantry, Hot Kitchen and Crew Pastry/Bakery.
- Responsible for galley ordering and stock control in partnership with Island Chef de Partie
- Understands, monitors and sees that the opening and closing procedures for overall Crew galley and production areas are followed, sees to follow through with Island Chef de Partie and Second Stewards
- Understands and monitors (together with Second Stewards) all sanitation laws, policies and procedures, sees to compliance and follow through with Island Chef de Partie and Stewards
- Follow recipe standards, correct usage and care of equipment, proper storage and stock rotation along with compliance of all standard operating procedures
- Assists the Island Chef de Partie to see that established food quality standards during storage, production and service follow standard operating procedure
- Actively suggest ways to improve the operation
- Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be competent in the Cold Pantry, Hot Kitchen and Crew Pastry/Bakery.
- Responsible for galley ordering and stock control in partnership with Island Chef de Partie
- Understands, monitors and sees that the opening and closing procedures for overall Crew galley and production areas are followed, sees to follow through with Island Chef de Partie and Second Stewards
- Understands and monitors (together with Second Stewards) all sanitation laws, policies and procedures, sees to compliance and follow through with Island Chef de Partie and Stewards
- Follow recipe standards, correct usage and care of equipment, proper storage and stock rotation along with compliance of all standard operating procedures
- Assists the Island Chef de Partie to see that established food quality standards during storage, production and service follow standard operating procedure
- Actively suggest ways to improve the operation
- Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year formal culinary training from an accredited school
- Minimum 2 years work experience which may consist of an accredited school or recognized apprenticeship OR 3 completed contracts as a Cook 1 or comparable role onboard a cruise ship
- Operational knowledge and ability to execute responsibilities within a busy kitchen environment, understanding of cost control, food waste/spoilage
- Proficient in safe food handling, HACCP and familiar with Bahamian and USPH standards and practices
- Knowledge and proficiency in following and converting recipes
- Demonstrates a commitment to culinary career with a desire to grow within the F&B industry
- Be willing to follow and embrace Bahamian health requirements and guidelines as well as safety and environmental requirements administered by the Company
- Good communication skills
- Physically fit, with endurance to lift, bend or stand for long periods of time
Additional Information:
This role is based on Disney’s private island in the Bahamas.Applicants must:
- Be interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas
- Have valid work authorization for The Bahamas
- Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities
- Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
- Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
- Be 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:
- Obtain a criminal background check
- Bring approved work shoes
About Disney Cruise Line:
A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of five ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with DCL Island Development, Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.