Culinary Internship

Job Description

About the Company

Hershey Country Club is a private, premier golf and recreation club with a rich history. It features 45 holes of golf on the championship East & West courses and offers a one-of-a-kind experience for individuals and families.

Job Description

This is a Culinary Internship at Hershey Country Club focused on developing strong operational capabilities in the student. Interns will be coached by the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and senior line staff and challenged to execute at a professional production level.

Key Learning Areas:

• Banquet preparation
• A la carte service
• Line positions

Intern Responsibilities:

• Bring passion and focus on learning
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Commit to the full term of the internship

Perks:

• FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark
• Discounts on food & shopping

Potential Housing:

• Housing may be available depending on start date/availability.

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Ensure assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus and banquets
• Performs all job related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently enrolled in Culinary School to be eligible

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have a full knife kit.
• 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:

• Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
• Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional (Bending Occasional (
• Standing Constant (>67%)
• Walking Frequent (34-66%)
• Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping, repetitive wrist 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.
• This is a union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.