About the role#
The Hotel Hershey offers an internship for students or recent graduates interested in pastry arts. You will work in a professional kitchen environment, rotating through areas like a la carte service, banquet production, and morning baking. Interns with a strong interest can also gain experience with wedding cakes, confections, and showpieces. This is a part-time, paid position that requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
What you'll do#
- Prepare pastry products and station setups in assigned areas.
- Follow food preparation standards set by the hotel.
- Keep your production area clean and organized.
- Work under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Pastry Cook I.
- Control waste and follow company policies.
- Assist other departments as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Current enrollment in a Baking or Pastry Arts program, or graduation from one within the last 6 months.
- Your own set of knives.
- Good communication skills to work effectively with your team.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and handle a busy kitchen environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a union position with schedules based on seniority. Company housing is available for specific summer dates for a weekly fee.
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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