Cook
Full-Time
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Orlando, FL
Posted August 18, 2026 by Delaware North
Compensation: $21.45 to $25.20 per hour
The opportunity
Delaware North’s Patina Group is searching for a full-time Cooks to join our team at Via Napoli in Lake Buena Vista. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members. Join our team of culinary professionals, where your creativity and expertise will shine as you craft unforgettable dishes that tantalize the taste buds of our esteemed guests. Apply now and be a part of our culinary excellence!
Pay
$21.45 – $25.20 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
- Follow supervisor’s assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
- Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
- Work cooperatively with team members and management
- Follow supervisor’s assignments for opening and closing procedures
More about you
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in basic English.
- Demonstrated proficiency in fundamental knife skills, including but not limited to brunoise, julienne, chiffonade, and other professional cutting techniques.
- Working knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, and food products.
- Experience operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, including Robo Coupe processors, buffalo choppers, steam kettles, and combi ovens.
- Minimum of five (5) years of food preparation experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Italian or Mediterranean restaurant environment.
- Ability to accurately read, interpret, and execute recipes, production sheets, and preparation instructions.
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate kitchen tools, equipment, and utensils, including knives and small kitchen appliances.
- Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
- No high school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including temperature control, product rotation (FIFO), cross-contamination prevention, and safe food handling procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to hot kitchen equipment, ovens, and refrigerated preparation areas.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving products and equipment as required.
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
- Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
- Exposed to variable temperatures
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
Every weekend
8hr shift
10hr shift
OT as needed
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Via Napoli offers its guests an authentic taste of Italy, including hearty pastas, fresh salads and pizzas perfected in wood-burning ovens. It is located in Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center.
| Address | 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Orlando, FL 32830 |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Concession |
| # Jobs | 2 |
About Delaware North
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
