Disney Culinary Program - 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 1329875BR Emplacement Orlando, Floride, États-Unis / Lake Buena Vista, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney World Resort Date de publication 01/01/2026Résumé du poste:
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
Responsabilités:
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
Qualifications Nécessaires:
- 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.)
Formation Requise:
- 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
Informations Supplémentaires:
- 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
Sur Walt Disney World Resort:
Depuis son ouverture en 1971, le Walt Disney World Resort a créé des souvenirs inoubliables pour de nombreux enfants et leurs familles. Aujourd’hui, des centaines de millions d’invités du monde entier se rendent dans cet endroit magique pour profiter de vacances Disney. En associant créativité, innovation et technologie, le centre de vacances plonge les invités dans les contes classiques de Disney et dans de nouveaux genres de divertissement en famille. S’appuyant sur une tradition riche de contes, les cast members de Walt Disney World Resort donnent vie à la magie de Disney en accordant une attention particulière aux détails et en offrant aux invités un service supérieur.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.