Disney Culinary Program

 

1. Explore the Disney Culinary Program website
   
   The Disney Culinary Program is a unique experience, and therefore we strongly recommend exploring our website in detail prior to submitting an application.
   
   
2. Review the list of On-Campus Presentations
   
   We host presentations at culinary schools across the country, during which our culinary recruiter will review the program components and schedule interviews with eligible candidates. You can view a list of upcoming presentations here.
   
   If there is an upcoming presentation on your campus, we strongly encourage you to attend to meet with a recruiter in person. If you do not see your school in the list of upcoming presentations, please proceed with completing the application as listed below (you will be contacted regarding interview options based on your application).
   
   
3. Complete the online Application
   
   Tell us about your past experience and education by completing our application here.
   
   
4. Interview
   
   Within two weeks of submitting your application, you will receive email communication about scheduling an interview. The interview process varies by school - you may be invited to schedule an in-person interview during an upcoming campus visit, or a telephone interview if there is not an upcoming presentation on your campus.
   
   
5. Notification
   
   Those who are invited to complete interviews will receive their results within three weeks after the interview is completed. This may be notification of a final decision or notification that additional time is needed before a final decision can be made. Additional information on the notification process is available here.
   
   Please be patient as your application is being considered for acceptance into the program.
   
   If more than three weeks pass since you interviewed and you have not received an update on your interview status, please send an e-mail to wdw.disney.culinary.programs@disney.com with your full name and complete mailing address.

  To apply, students must be enrolled currently in a collegiate culinary program. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet his or her school's requirements for participation. Participation in this program requires unrestricted work authorization.

  Candidates with unrestricted work authorization, who are currently studying abroad, should contact the College Recruiting office at 1-800-722-2930 prior to submitting an application. All other candidates should visit the Disney International Programs website at disneyinternationalprograms.com.

  We visit schools throughout the country each fall and spring. The campus visits consist of a presentation that provides more detailed information about the program including the process by which to apply.

Click here to view a list of upcoming campus presentations.

  If an upcoming presentation is scheduled on your campus, you are strongly encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend a presentation, or if there is not a presentation in your area, you may explore the Disney Culinary Program website and apply at any time.

  It is not necessary to bring these items. The online application is sufficient for our interview process.

  A student may reapply in the following semester if six months have passed from the last interview.

  Not at all. Although we are sorry it won't work for them at this time, they are free to apply again during the next recruiting season. These students will have to re-apply, and interview again.

  Unfortunately, we are unable to conduct walk-in interviews at the Casting Center. We encourage candidates to attend a live presentation or to apply online.

  Students hear from College Recruiting generally within two weeks following their interviews. Everyone who interviews will receive notification.

If the time frame after your interview has exceeded two weeks, please send an e-mail to College Recruiting at wdw.disney.culinary.programs@disney.com with your full name, the email address used on your application, and the date of your interview. Please include "Notification Response" in the subject line.

  Notification of each candidate's status will be sent through email to the email address provided on the candidate's application form. Since some messages are filtered out by various email systems, all email communication sent to candidates can be viewed by visiting the candidate dashboard. We encourage candidates to visit the dashboard regular to ensure they do not miss any communication.

  Participants work a various locations across the Walt Disney World® property. Your exact work location will be discussed with your recruiter during the interview and offer process.

  Once you accept the role that has been reserved for you, you make a commitment to that position for the duration of your program. If you have questions about the role you have been offered or your program dates, please contact our office at 1-800-722-2930.

  Your work schedule and days off will vary from week to week and will also vary depending on the time of year and your specific work location. Your days off will typically be on weekdays and may or may not be consecutive.

  Company-sponsored housing is provided for Disney Culinary Program participants. The complexes are located conveniently near the Walt Disney World® Resort property and offer similar amenities. Detailed information is available here.

Please note housing is only allowed for participants of the program, and no one under the age of 18 is permitted in housing.

  Bus transportation is provided to and from work and apartment locations for all participants. However, if participants have a car, they are strongly encouraged to bring one.

  Fees vary by location. Click here for more information on the Program Assessment Fee and applicable Housing Fees.