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Hampton Golf Inc.

Executive Chef

Kissimmee, FL · On-site

$59K - $81K/yr

... Disney World Resort, Orlando International Airport, and the Orange County Convention Center Salary commensurate with experience Full health care benefits package, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with ...

DS Restaurant Associates LLC

Prep Cook

Lake Buena Vista, FL

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

This role is essential to the daily success of our kitchen, supporting line cooks and chefs through ... Walt Disney World passes for you and your family/friends * 401K with employer match for qualified ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for disney world chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Disney World chef do?

A Disney World Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food in the various restaurants and dining locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort. They work as part of a culinary team to create dishes that meet Disney's standards for taste, safety, and presentation. Chefs may specialize in different cuisines and often help design menus or themed food experiences. In addition to cooking, they also help train staff, ensure food safety compliance, and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

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

To thrive as a Disney World Chef, you need formal culinary training, experience in high-volume kitchens, and a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management systems, and ServSafe certification are typically required. Creativity, teamwork, and exceptional customer service skills help chefs stand out in delivering memorable dining experiences. These abilities are crucial for maintaining Disney's high culinary standards and ensuring guest satisfaction in a dynamic theme park environment.

What are some unique challenges Disney World chefs face compared to chefs in traditional restaurants?

Disney World Chefs often work in high-volume environments where they must consistently deliver high-quality dishes to guests from around the world. In addition to managing busy service periods, chefs must adhere to strict food safety standards and accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs, including allergies and cultural preferences. Collaboration is key, as chefs frequently work with large, diverse culinary teams and coordinate with other departments to create special themed menus and events. The dynamic nature of Disney's parks also means chefs need to stay adaptable and creative to keep up with changing menus and seasonal offerings.

What is the difference between Disney World Chef vs Disney World Line Cook?

AspectDisney World ChefDisney World Line Cook
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent, culinary certificationsHigh school diploma, culinary training preferred
Work EnvironmentHigh-volume kitchens, specialized stations, creative menu developmentFast-paced, station-based cooking, food prep
Employer & Industry UsageDisney theme parks, resorts, culinary management roles

Disney World Chefs typically hold culinary degrees and work in creative, high-volume kitchens, focusing on menu development and culinary excellence. Line Cooks support daily food prep and cooking in fast-paced environments. While both roles are essential in Disney's culinary operations, Chefs have more advanced credentials and responsibilities, whereas Line Cooks focus on executing established recipes efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Disney World Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

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

Orlando, FL

Walt Disney World Resort
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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$28.60/hr

Full-time

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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!**
Basic Qualifications :
  • Minimum 4 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and sauté or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and sauté
  • 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

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.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION After clicking “Apply Now” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.
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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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