While on the CareerStart Program, participants will take part in the Disney show, making magic for our Guests and taking a lead role in learning what it takes to be successful in a Fortune 100 company.
Participants might be working in one of our theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, the Disney-MGM
Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Or, they might perform a role in one of our resorts, water parks or the Downtown Disney® shopping, restaurant and entertainment area.
Roles are available in the following areas. Responsibilities may not be limited to those outlined below.
Custodial
The Walt Disney World Resort is known for its "world-class" cleanliness, and Custodial Cast Members are responsible for making this happen. These Cast Members will encounter a high level of Guest contact and will work independently.
The Walt Disney World Resort is known for its "world-class" cleanliness, and Custodial Cast Members are responsible for making this happen. These Cast Members will encounter a high level of Guest contact and will work independently.
Responsibilities may include: emptying waste cans, cleaning restrooms, bussing tables, sweeping and mopping, working with cleaning chemicals and providing Guest information.
Full-Service Food & Beverage
Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are important qualities to have as a Full Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. This role involves prolonged standing and walking. Cast Members may work as a seating host/hostess in various restaurants across property. Full Service Food and Beverage is a non-tipped role.
Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are important qualities to have as a Full Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. This role involves prolonged standing and walking. Cast Members may work as a seating host/hostess in various restaurants across property. Full Service Food and Beverage is a non-tipped role.
Responsibilities may include: greeting and seating Guests, cash handling, rolling silverware, folding napkins and keeping the work area clean and stocked.
Lifeguard
Maintaining Guests' safety is our No.1 expectation. Lifeguards must have strong swimming skills. They will endure physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to outside elements. During off-peak seasons, Lifeguards may assist other operating areas throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
As part of our swim test, you will have to swim 200 yards freestyle or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-lb brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8' depth); and tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes.
Maintaining Guests' safety is our No.1 expectation. Lifeguards must have strong swimming skills. They will endure physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to outside elements. During off-peak seasons, Lifeguards may assist other operating areas throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
Responsibilities may include: monitoring the safety of our Guests as they swim, providing limited emergency medical attention, keeping pool areas clean, and providing Guest information. Lifeguard Cast Members must be evaluated and certified at the Walt Disney World Resort. In the event that an individual does not pass the requirement of the below swim test, they will be given an opportunity to pursue other vacant positions.
Lifeguard Swim TestAs part of our swim test, you will have to swim 200 yards freestyle or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-lb brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8' depth); and tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes.
Merchandise
Critical thinking and the ability to do multiple tasks are important qualities to have in a Merchandise role. Cast Members may work in large, high-volume areas or individually on outdoor carts. Individuals in this role should be comfortable handling large sums of money.
Critical thinking and the ability to do multiple tasks are important qualities to have in a Merchandise role. Cast Members may work in large, high-volume areas or individually on outdoor carts. Individuals in this role should be comfortable handling large sums of money.
Responsibilities may include: operating a point-of-sale system (cash register), cash handling, stocking shelves, preparation of food/candy, package delivery, stroller rental, heavy lifting, pushing and pulling, light cleaning and providing information to Guests.
Operations
Operations Cast Members will be placed in one of the following areas:
Operations Cast Members will be placed in one of the following areas:
Attractions: working at any one of the "rides", theater shows or FASTPASS® locations
Parking: greeting all Guests who arrive by vehicle working mainly outside or at the Toll Plaza
Park Greeter: greeting all Guests who enter the park and validating their tickets
Parking: greeting all Guests who arrive by vehicle working mainly outside or at the Toll Plaza
Park Greeter: greeting all Guests who enter the park and validating their tickets
Responsibilities may include: loading and unloading Guests, operating sophisticated ride systems, memorizing and delivering lengthy narrations to large groups, staffing Toll Plaza areas, cash handling, operating a motorized vehicle, operating turnstile areas, obtaining knowledge of the Walt Disney World Resort ticket media, light cleaning and assisting with audience control. A valid driver's license is required for certain Operations roles.
Quick-Service Food & Beverage
High volume and Guest contact are key parts of this role. Cast Members in Quick-Service Food and Beverage will work independently or as part of a large team in either indoor or outdoor locations.
High volume and Guest contact are key parts of this role. Cast Members in Quick-Service Food and Beverage will work independently or as part of a large team in either indoor or outdoor locations.
Responsibilities may include: taking orders, operating a point-of sale system (cash register), cash handling, filling food and beverage orders, dispensing and selling of alcohol, heavy lifting, pushing and pulling, emptying waste cans, general cleaning with chemicals and food preparation.
About The Disney Look
Since the opening of the Disneyland® Park in 1955, Guests have come to know and treasure the elements that set Disney theme parks and resorts apart. One of these key elements is the traditional appearance and image of the Cast, better known as the Disney Look.
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