Disney Culinary Program - 2026
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Disney Culinary Program – Walt Disney World® Resort
The Disney Culinary Program offers aspiring culinary professionals the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a world-renowned hospitality environment. Participants work alongside seasoned Disney Chefs, learning the art and science of food preparation, presentation, and service in a diverse range of settings, from fine dining restaurants to themed fast-casual locations. This Program is designed to mentor talent, develop technical skills, and instill Disney’s legendary commitment to guest service.
- Hands-on culinary training in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Networking with Disney Chefs and industry leaders
- Engaging with food ingredients and products sourced globally
- Competitive pay and other program perks
- Access to exclusive Disney learning and development resources
- Program participants can choose to reside at Flamingo Crossings Village, a fully furnished apartment complex run by American Campus Communities and located just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort
- Bus transportation provided by Disney Programs connects you to Disney Parks and Resorts as well as local grocery stores and shopping
- Culinary recruitment: March–December 2026 arrivals
- Baking & Pastry recruitment: August – December 2026 arrivals
- Program length: 4–6 months (16–24 weeks)
- Program dates will be discussed during interview
- $23.00 per hour – Culinary Cook 2 / Baking & Pastry 2
- $26.10 per hour – Culinary Cook 1 / Baking & Pastry 1
- $27.10 per hour – Culinary Cook 1 Signature
- Prepare and cook a variety of menu items under the guidance of Disney chefs
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation in accordance with Disney and industry guidelines
- Practice proper portion control and presentation techniques to deliver visually appealing and delicious dishes
- Communicate with guests and team members to ensure a magical dining experience
- Uphold Disney’s core values of teamwork, respect, and excellence in guest service
Responsabilidades:
Culinary Assistant – Cook II
- Work in fast-paced settings (à la carte, buffet, catering, fast-casual)
- Develop skills: hot/cold prep, sauce-making, garde manger production, fry
- Gain proficiency: sautéing, roasting, grilling, starch/vegetable cookery
- Allergy awareness, use of seasonal ingredients, menu planning
- Extra experience may qualify you for a Cook 1 / Cook 1 Signature position
- Perform responsibilities within bakery environments such as buffet locations, concierge, catering services, or table service restaurants
- Learn techniques: plated desserts, breads, cookies, petit fours, cupcakes
- Exposure to food cost control, product ordering
- Developing skills: mixing, proofing, cutting, baking
- Allergy awareness, use of seasonal ingredients, menu planning
- Extra experience may qualify you for a Baking & Pastry 1 position
Qualificações básicas:
- At least 18 years old at application
- Unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. (includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories)
- Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime
- Be open to a starting pay rate of $23.00 per hour
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, climbing stairs, and performing duties both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Adhere to Disney Look and Food & Beverage appearance guidelines
- Ability to prepare, cook, taste food for quality/consistency
- Completed a ServSafe®, HACCP, or sanitation course prior to arrival
- Skilled with knives; familiar with basic cuts
- Strong communication skills, guest service commitment
- Willing to use Personal Protective Equipment (cut gloves, eyewear, ear plugs, etc.)
Formação necessária:
- Currently enrolled full- or part-time in a U.S.-based Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry program and have completed at least one semester (includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories) OR
- Graduated from a full-time or part-time Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry program based in the United States within the past 24 months.
- May need to meet school-specific requirements (GPA, credits)
- Individuals who have not obtained a high school diploma and are currently enrolled in a dual enrollment program with a college are not eligible to apply
Weitere Informationen:
- Visit DisneyPrograms.com and the Culinary – Disney Programs Support page to learn more
- Selected candidates will be invited to a 30-minute phone interview
- Upon offer, a non-refundable Program Participation Fee is due within 10 days
- A non-refundable Housing Fee is due three weeks before arrival for those
- Weekly pay
- Company-provided culinary uniforms and shoes
- Complimentary theme park admission and cast-exclusive discounts
Sobre Walt Disney World Resort:
Desde sua inauguração em 1971, o Walt Disney World Resort desempenha um importante papel em muitas recordações de infância e em família. Hoje, centenas de milhões de pessoas do mundo inteiro visitam esse lugar mágico para aproveitar toda a magia das férias Disney. Com uma combinação de criatividade, inovação e tecnologia, o resort faz com que seus visitantes vivam os contos clássicos da Disney e divirtam-se em novas categorias de entretenimento familiar. Aproveitando um valioso legado na arte de contar histórias, a equipe do Walt Disney World Resort dá vida à magia Disney, com atenção incomparável a cada detalhe e atendimento superior aos visitantes.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.