Disney Culinary Program - Epcot International Food and Wine 2026
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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
- Possible opportunities to apply for a program extension or full-time/part-time position, subject to availability
*Due to labor needs, dates are non-negotiable
- Program participants have the option to live at Flamingo Crossings Village, the fully furnished apartment community owned and operated by American Campus Communities, 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
- Exploring opportunities available after your program through extension opportunities, additional internships, part/full-time roles and more (subject to availability)
- Attend Disney Programs learning sessions where you can gain new skills, meet industry professionals and Disney leaders and more
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
Experiencia laboral requerida:
- 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.)
Educación requerida:
- Enrolled full- or part-time in a U.S.-based Culinary Arts and have completed at least one semester (includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories) OR
- Graduated from a Culinary Program within past 24 months (includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories)
NOTE: Current Disney Program participants are not eligible to apply (Please speak to your leader about the extensions application process) - 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:
- 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
- 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.