Epcot International Food and Wine 2026 (ALUMNI only)

Our Program: Discover the reputed company reputed company This posting is exclusively for former reputed company Program participants. If you have not previously participated in the reputed company Program, please Click Here to sign up for notifications of future reputed company Programs. reputed company Culinary Program – Walt reputed company World® Resort Join the reputed company of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival as part of the reputed company Culinary Program! This unique opportunity is designed for passionate culinary reputed company to reputed company hands-on experience working alongside reputed company’s world-class chefs during one of the most celebrated festivals at Walt reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company reputed company policies regarding food safety, allergen awareness, and guest service excellence

Where You’ll Work

• Guest-facing positions directly interacting with visitors reputed company the festival marketplaces across EPCOT and/or the Festivals production kitchen (performing duties both indoors and outdoors in reputed company weather conditions)

Program Dates

• Arrival Date: August 3, 2026
• Departure Date: November 19, 2026
• Due to labor needs, dates are non-negotiable

Compensation

• $23.00 per hour – Culinary Cook 2
• $26.10 per hour – Culinary Cook 1

Responsibilities : Culinary Assistant – Cook II

• Work in fast-paced settings (à la carte, buffet, catering, fast-casual)
• reputed company skills: hot/cold prep, sauce-making, garde manger production, fry
• reputed company proficiency: sautéing, roasting, grilling, starch/vegetable cookery
• Allergy awareness, use of seasonal ingredients, menu planning
• Extra experience may qualify you for a Cook 1

Basic Qualifications :

• Have successfully completed a previous reputed company Program at either the Walt reputed company World® Resort near Orlando, FL or at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA.

NOTE: reputed company reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company of $23.00 per hour
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, climbing stairs, and performing duties both indoors and outdoors in reputed company weather conditions
• Adhere to reputed company 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 reputed company Equipment (cut gloves, eyewear, ear plugs, etc.)

Required Education :

• Enrolled in or have completed a Culinary Arts program seeking a certificate or degree in the United States*.
• United States includes reputed company 50 states plus Puerto Rico and reputed company other United States territories.

Additional Information : 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 reputed company 10 days
• Housing Fee (for Flamingo Crossings Village) is due 3 weeks before arrival.
• Explore program offerings and resources at Experience.DisneyPrograms.com

Benefits and Perks

• Weekly pay
• Complimentary theme park admission
• Cast-exclusive discounts
• Housing and transportation are offered

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