Culinary Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
The Hotel Hershey, an award-winning resort known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The hotel features 276 guest rooms, including 48 cottages, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. It has received both the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award.
Job Description:
The Hotel Hershey is offering a Culinary Internship focused on developing a strong operational capability in culinary students. Interns will work in various kitchens, be coached by Sous Chefs and senior line staff, and be challenged to execute at a professional production level. Interns are expected to bring a passion for learning, maintain a professional demeanor, and be committed to the full term of the internship.
Key Benefits:
• Free admission and parking to Hersheypark.
• Discounts on food & shopping.
• Housing may be available through a housing partner.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using ServSafe training and State Food Safety regulations*.
• Demonstrate safe handling of tools, knives and equipment in carrying out assigned tasks*.
• Exhibit safe food handling practices*.
• Exhibit basic knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques; strive to advance knowledge and skills*.
• Follow verbal direction and written recipes quickly and accurately; asking appropriate questions for clarification*.
• Develop proficiency in operating assigned stations*.
• Performs all job related duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a student currently enrolled in a Culinary Arts program or a recent Culinary Arts graduate within 6 months of applying.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Must have a full knife kit.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Must demonstrate fundamental culinary knowledge and a passion for the craft.
• Must be knowledgeable of weights, measures, and math used in kitchen applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Job Demands:
• Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping, repetitive write motions for stirring and chopping.
• Must have ability of taste buds to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel (smoothness, pungency, etc.) of food, and beverage.
• Must have the ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Access to reliable transportation must be available.
• Students must wear proper school uniform for work, if uniforms are provided by the school.
• The work schedule will be based on union seniority and will most likely require evening and weekend hours.
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
