About the role#
This internship at The Hotel Hershey focuses on building operational capability within a professional kitchen. Interns work across various kitchen stations, receiving coaching from Sous Chefs and senior line staff while executing tasks at a professional production level. Candidates must be committed to the full duration of the internship term.
What you'll do#
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with ServSafe training and State Food Safety regulations.
- Demonstrate safe handling of tools, knives, and kitchen equipment.
- Exhibit safe food handling practices.
- Follow verbal directions and written recipes accurately, asking for clarification when needed.
- Develop proficiency in operating assigned kitchen stations.
- Apply knowledge of weights, measures, and kitchen math.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Currently enrolled in a Culinary Arts program or a recent graduate within 6 months of application.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
- A full knife kit.
- ServSafe certification is preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including repetitive wrist and elbow motions, and the ability to work in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to distinguish between flavors, spices, temperatures, and scents.
Location & details#
- Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a union position. Schedules are based on union seniority and will likely require evening and weekend hours.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Housing may be available for a weekly fee of $160, which covers utilities and is deducted from biweekly paychecks.
About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company operates a variety of hospitality and entertainment venues. Its portfolio includes Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and the Hershey Bears hockey team. The company was founded in 1927 and remains privately held. It employs nearly 1,750 full-time staff and over 7,000 seasonal or part-time workers based in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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