Disneyland Resort Culinary Fine Dining Hiring Event - August 27, 2026

Disneyland Resort Culinary Fine Dining Hiring Event

Artists, visionaries, and storytellers that's the Signature Fine Dining team at the Disneyland Resort. Join the team at one of our fine dining restaurants where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences. With this exciting transformation, now is the perfect time to become part of something extraordinary! Working at Disney offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, lively, and high-volume environment that celebrates innovation and excellence. The Disneyland Resort invites you to be our Guest and explore exciting hourly opportunities at our upcoming Culinary Hiring Event, Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:00am-2:00pm. Come meet our Recruitment Team to learn more about our diverse teams that provide unparalleled dining experiences. If you're passionate about fine dining culinary arts and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for one of our hourly Fine Dining roles today! Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to the event and submit an application with a current resume (required). Please also bring a hard copy of your resume to the Hiring Event. Hourly opportunities may include:

Hotel Culinary:

• Full Time - Napa Rose Dinner Cook
• Full Time - Napa Rose Specialty Cook

Parks Culinary:

• Full Time - Carthay Circle Demi Chef
• Full Time - Club 33 Dinner Cook
• Full Time - Club 33 Demi Chef

Event Details:

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Disneyland Resort Casting Center 700 West Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92802

Parking: Team Disney Anaheim Casting Center - Visitor Lot 9051 Sky Way Anaheim, CA 92802

Directions to the Parking Lot: If traveling West on Ball Road, turn left on Cast Place (before Disneyland Drive) and then next left. Parking attendant is on the left. If traveling East to the Casting Center, pass Disneyland Dr., and Cast Place is the next right. Then make the next left. Parking attendant is on the left.

Important Event Information:

• To reduce wait time, it is strongly encouraged to apply now
• Attendance at the Hiring Event may take up to three hours to complete
• Appointments may not be guaranteed day-of based on limited availability. Please schedule your appointment as soon as possible after applying
• Appointments will be scheduled for qualified candidates. This event is focused on the above featured Culinary and Pastry opportunities. If interested in other available openings, please visit Disneyland.jobs to apply

Please note: If you are not able to attend our in-person Hiring Event, no worries! Head to Disneyland.jobs to apply for the role in your area of interest. If selected, you will be encouraged to attend a virtual interview, typically offered Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are a current Cast Member, please apply internally by clicking here

Basic Qualifications:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for these roles
• Passion for Culinary and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants with a focus on high-volume production
• Culinary education degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2 years of experience in culinary field
• Proficient knife skills
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen are required and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong listening and organizational skills and ability to take direction
• Ability to multitask and adapt to production requirements in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a team
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Basic Qualifications for Fine Dining Roles:

• Operate all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling daily, understand measurement requirements
• Uphold food safety and sanitation guidelines, including maintaining proper temperature requirements and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures while understanding the science in cooking temperatures and clean kitchen equipment
• Responsible for checking and maintaining proper temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding, and serving of food items, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperatures
• Ability to handle special dietary requests and work with Guests requiring special requests due to dietary concerns
• Observe, test, and ensure food is cooked and plated to proper standards
• Prepare, season, and cook stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in restaurants
• Able to perform line cook and pantry skills, such as roasting, baking, and broiling meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Education Degree, Certification from CIA, or equivalent
• Basic wine knowledge
• Bilingual

Additional Information:

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and some shifts may start as early as 3:00am while some may end as late as 2:00am or 3:00am.

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.

This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California. 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:

• The pay rate for this Hotel Napa Rose Dinner Cook role is $28.00 per hour
• The pay rate for this Hotel Napa Rose Specialty Cook role is $30.00 per hour
• The pay rate for this Parks Carthay Circle Demi Chef role is $30.50 per hour
• The pay rate for this Parks Club 33 Dinner Cook role is $28.50 per hour
• The pay rate for this Parks Club 33 Demi Chef role is $30.50 per hour

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