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
Experiencia laboral requerida:
- 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.)
Educación requerida:
- 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
Información adicional:
- 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
Acerca de Walt Disney World Resort:
Desde su apertura en 1971, Walt Disney World Resort ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en los momentos más memorables de muchos niños y familias. Hoy en día, cientos de millones de visitantes de todo el mundo eligen este mágico lugar para disfrutar de sus vacaciones Disney. El complejo combina creatividad, innovación y tecnología para sumir a los visitantes en los cuentos clásicos de Disney y en nuevas formas de entretenimiento para toda la familia. Basados en una valiosa herencia cultural de cuentos, los cast member de Walt Disney World Resort le dan vida a la magia de Disney con una atención inigualable a los detalles y un excelente nivel de servicio para los visitantes.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.