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The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago

Disney Culinary Program - Epcot International Food and Wine 2026

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Walt Disney Company is seeking passionate culinary students for the Disney Culinary Program during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Participants will gain hands-on experience working alongside world-class chefs, preparing international cuisines, and ensuring high-quality food service in a guest-focused environment.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Culinary ArtsFood Safety CertificationKnife SkillsGuest ServiceCommunication Skills

Required

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.)

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)

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