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How much do disney cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for disney cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Disney cook?

Disney Cooks are culinary professionals who prepare and cook food at Disney parks, resorts, and cruise ships. They work in various dining venues, ranging from quick-service locations to fine dining restaurants, ensuring that meals meet Disney's high standards for quality and safety. Disney Cooks may specialize in different cuisines and often collaborate with other kitchen staff to create memorable dining experiences for guests. Their responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Disney values creativity, teamwork, and excellent guest service in its culinary team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Disney cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disney Cook, you need a solid understanding of culinary techniques, food safety standards, and previous kitchen experience, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale systems, and ServSafe food handler certification is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and customer service skills help you excel in a dynamic, guest-focused environment. These abilities ensure exceptional food quality, efficiency, and memorable guest experiences, which are crucial in a high-volume setting like Disney.

What are some common challenges Disney cooks face in a fast-paced theme park environment?

Disney Cooks often work in high-volume kitchens where the pace can be intense, especially during peak park hours or special events. Managing multiple orders, maintaining food quality, and adhering to strict safety and cleanliness standards are daily challenges. Teamwork and communication are critical, as cooks must coordinate closely with other kitchen staff and servers to ensure guests receive their meals promptly and accurately. Adaptability and a positive attitude are key to thriving in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Disney Cook vs Disney Chef?

AspectDisney CookDisney Chef
CredentialsBasic culinary training, food safety certificationAdvanced culinary certifications, culinary degree preferred
Work EnvironmentTheme park kitchens, fast-paced food serviceFine dining areas, specialty restaurants within Disney parks
Employer & Industry UsageDisney theme parks, food service industryDisney culinary establishments, hospitality industry

Disney Cooks typically handle food preparation and basic cooking tasks in fast-paced theme park kitchens, requiring food safety certifications. Disney Chefs often have advanced culinary training and work in specialty or fine dining settings within Disney parks. While both roles involve cooking, Chefs usually have higher credentials and work in more specialized environments.

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Infographic showing various Disney Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Assistant Sous Chef Signature (Fine Dining) - Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort

Casselberry, FL

$28.60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Assistant Sous Chef Cast Members for Walt Disney World Resort should bring a passion for culinary arts and a desire to learn that will help them deliver not only Disney quality meals but also quality Guest service. Our Assistant Sous Chefs directly assist the chef and supports them in their absence. They are responsible for all stations in their kitchen and are tasked with using a variety of skills and techniques to prepare meals in all dining levels, from Quick Service and Full Service dining kitchens to Banquet and Buffet dining. They will recreate Disney recipes and, at times, must be responsible for altering recipes to meet certain Guest dietary restrictions. Beyond knowledge of Disney menus, Assistant Sous Chefs maintain an active knowledge of modern and classical cooking styles in order to inspire future recipe styling and development.
Knife skills, food handling procedures, HACCP knowledge, and knowledge of basic kitchen tools and ingredients are standard for our Assistant Sous Chef Cast Members. Close relationships between all levels of Culinary, from Chef to Cook 2, allow our Chef Assistants to practice training and leadership development in this high volume, fast paced team environment.
**For signature dining locations, Cast Members need to be reliable, have a great attitude, passion, love of cooking, and have a deep respect for the craft. Signature locations are ideal for Cast Members who are goal-oriented and interested in building their careers in Culinary. This is a fast-paced and high volume role and it is important that Cast Members have a strong attention for detail, good memory retention, and work with a sense of urgency. Learning is a fundamental aspect of the Signature Culinary role and Cast Members should be committed to continual learning and education. As a member of the Signature Culinary Team be prepared to push yourself to the next level every day!**
Responsibilities :
  • We assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting collaboration and a lively work environment
  • We supervise the daily operation and execution of all menu categories and recipes to ensure the quality and efficiency for every dish
  • Continue to grow in your culinary career by working in a variety of kitchens and locations without ever having to leave the company
  • Create dishes from around the world with endless ingredients at your fingertips

Basic Qualifications :
  • Minimum 4 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and saut or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and saut
  • Proven experience in all stations of the kitchen and multiple cooking skills
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques and ingredients specialized to the location
  • Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling and good judgment of quantity, quality and production
  • Passion for the culinary arts, continual learning and guest service
  • Able to follow recipes, make recipe conversions, adhere to food allergies and propose menu items
  • Basic understanding of kitchen lingo and etiquette as well as exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe, clean work area
  • Receptive to working on-stage and working on the chef's table, if needed
  • Awareness of modern and classical cooking, as well as knife skills and basic butchering techniques
  • Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required, and Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Preferred Qualifications:
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  • Possess bilingual communication skills
  • Be Serve Safe certified
  • Proven prior experience as a lead line cook
  • Fine Dining or Catering/Events kitchen experience desired

Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
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KEYWORD: WDW Casting, wdwcasting, Chef Assistant, Culinary, Assistant Sous Chef, WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs, #SVA
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $28.60 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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      At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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