Walt Disney World Hiring Additional Full and Part Time Food Service Cast Members

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining

As capacity at Walt Disney World slowly increases, demand for dining locations will also grow. New job postings show that Disney is looking for new full and part time Cast Members to fill the roles.

Part Time Food & Beverage Quick Service Restaurant

According to the Disney Careers site, this part time position pays $14 per hour.

“Food & Beverage Quick Service Restaurant Cast Members are focused on creating a magical and enjoyable dining experience by ensuring the highest standard of Guest Service. Food & Beverage Quick Service Restaurant Cast Members are responsible for working in a fast-paced environment at either indoor counter service or at outdoor vending location taking orders, cash handling, food preparation, stocking condiments, and keeping the work location clean.”

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Food & Beverage Host/Hostess- Part Time

Like the quick service position, this job also pays $14 per hour. However, these Cast Members will work in table service locations.

“Food & Beverage Hosts and Hostesses are responsible for greeting Guests upon arrival, seating Guests in the dining room, creating and managing reservations within a computer system, maintaining a seating chart and resolving Guest situations. Additional responsibilities include bussing tables, running food, folding napkins, light cleaning and assisting Servers as needed.”

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Culinary Chef Assistant (Lead Line Cook) — Full-Time

This full-time position is also the highest paid of the available jobs. Cast Members hired for this role make $19 per hour.

Picture yourself being a Chef Assistant and having the opportunity to:

• Assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting teamwork and a fun work environment
• Oversee 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

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As more dining locations — such as Tusker House — reopen, more Cast Members will be needed.

Cast Members Celebrate Reopening of Disney’s Cape May Café

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort recently reopened on May 18 with a yummy new menu! While currently Cape May Café is not offering Minnie’s Beach Bash Character Breakfast or the Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet, the new menu is excellent and the Cast Members are as wonderful as ever. Cast Members took to social media to share their excitement that Cape May Café is finally open once again

As shared via Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook: “As we continue to reopen more and more locations within Walt Disney World, we are encouraged by the big smiles and cheers from our Cast Members who take pride in their job of creating happiness for our Guests. This week, we are congratulating the Cast at Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort on their successful reopening. We are so happy to see so many happy faces back in action. #DisneyCastLife #Reopening #WeCreateHappiness”

Welcome back Cast Members! We’re thrilled to have this excellent dining option at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Be sure to make your dining reservation 60-days in advance as this tasty restaurant fills up quickly with it’s new return.

Disney Cast Members Receive New “EARidescent” Name Tags for 50th Anniversary

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

The 50th Anniversary celebrations beginning October 1, 2021 are gearing up! As the excitement builds, President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, took to social media to share the first look at new name tags Cast Members are receiving for the celebration.

As shared via Jeff Vahle Instagram: “One of the most memorable moments in my career was when I received my first nametag and officially became a Cast Member. It’s a huge part of our culture and heritage shared by all Cast at Disney. As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary this October, I am thrilled to preview new nametags in development, designed to bring some additional shimmer to our Cast Members providing countless memories for Guests. The new EARidescent design will premiere later this fall; I can’t wait to see the team receive them as we start The World’s Most Magical Celebration together.”

80% of Cast Members Recalled Have Returned to Jobs at Disney Parks

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

Alongside the news that capacity at Walt Disney World has already been increased from 35% and will be increased again “immediately,” CEO Bob Chapek brought up the return of Cast Members to the parks.

In an interview with CNBC, Chapek said, “80% of the Cast Members, that we called back who unfortunately we had to furlough,” showed a “willingness and zealotry” to bring magic back to the parks.

Since the parks’ closure for the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, more than 32,000 Cast Members were laid off or furloughed. Many struggled with unemployment and relied on local food banks for support. Furloughs continued to be extended even after Walt Disney World Resort reopened in July 2020.

Disneyland Resort didn’t reopen until last month, but Cast Member recalls will likely continue when California allows for increased capacity at theme parks.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle said that Cast Members would be “at the heart” of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the resort. That statement was released shortly after another round of layoffs and came under critique on Twitter. The return of many Cast Members may help back up that promise.

Walt Disney World to Host Vaccination Event for Friends and Family of Cast Members

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Walt Disney World will be hosting a vaccination event for friends and family of Cast Members on May 22 and May 23.

Cast Members have been able to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots at the Walt Disney World Health Services facility for over a month now. On May 22 and 23, Cast Members may bring up to 5 family and friends to receive their vaccination. Both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available, and Pfizer will be available for those aged 12 and up. Walk-ups are welcome. Each adult getting their vaccine will need to bring an ID, and the Cast Member will need to bring their company ID.

Walt Disney World Health Services is located on Backstage Lane on resort property.

Earlier this week, Mayor Jerry Demings announced that nearly 50% of Orange County residents age 16 and older have been vaccinated. At the 50% threshold, the county’s mask mandate will be lifted for outdoors. When 70% of the eligible population have been vaccinated and/or Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 5% or lower, the mask mandate will be lifted entirely. That being said, Walt Disney World may continue to impose its own mask guidelines.