Epcot International Food and Wine 2026 (ALUMNI only)
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Disney Culinary Program – Walt Disney World® Resort
Join the magic of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival as part of the Disney Culinary Program! This unique opportunity is designed for passionate culinary students to gain hands-on experience working alongside Disney’s world-class chefs during one of the most celebrated festivals at Walt Disney World Resort.
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine, featuring dozens of food marketplaces, cooking demonstrations, and special events. As part of the Disney Culinary Program, you will help create unforgettable dining experiences for guests from around the world.
While on a Program, participants will:
- Prepare and present a diverse array of international cuisines in festival marketplaces across EPCOT
- Collaborate with culinary teams to deliver high-quality food in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, outdoor environment
- Assist in setting up and maintaining food stations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with Disney safety standards
- Interact with guests, sharing knowledge about food offerings and festival experiences
- Support daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking, plating, inventory management, and sanitation tasks
- Adhere to all Disney policies regarding food safety, allergen awareness, and guest service excellence
- Guest-facing positions directly interacting with visitors within the festival marketplaces across EPCOT and/or the Festivals production kitchen (performing duties both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions)
- Arrival Date: August 10, 2026
- Departure Date: November 19, 2026
*Due to labor needs, dates are non-negotiable
- $23.00 per hour – Culinary Cook 2
- $26.10 per hour – Culinary Cook 1
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
Qualificações básicas:
- Have successfully completed a previous Disney Program at either the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL or at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA.
NOTE: Current Disney Program participants are not eligible to apply (Please speak to your leader about the extensions application process) - Be 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:
Enrolled in or have completed a Culinary Arts program seeking a certificate or degree in the United States*.
*United States includes all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and all other United States territories.
Weitere Informationen:
What’s Next
- Selected candidates will have a 30-minute interview with a recruiter
- Upon offer and acceptance, a non-refundable Program Participation Fee must be submitted within 10 days
- Housing Fee (for Flamingo Crossings Village) is due 3 weeks before arrival.
- Explore program offerings and resources at Experience.DisneyPrograms.com
- Weekly pay
- Complimentary theme park admission
- Cast-exclusive discounts
- Housing and transportation are offered
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.
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