Hershey Country Club Culinary Intern - Summer 2027

Culinary Internship At Hershey Country Club

Join the team at Hershey Country Club, a private, premier golf and recreation club. The club's rich history of accolades, success, and chocolate combine to form a one-of-a-kind experience for individuals and families of all ages, and features 45 holes of golf on the championship East & West courses.

An Internship in Culinary at Hershey Country Club is focused on developing a strong operational capability in the student. Our students will be coached by the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and senior line staff and be challenged to execute at a professional production level. Interns will learn banquet preparation, a la carte, and line positions. Culinary Intern is expected to bring a passion and focus on learning, maintain a professional demeanor, and be committed to the full term of the Intern/Externship.

As a Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Intern, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

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
• Reliable transportation

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:

• This internship is available May 2027 - August 2027.
• Company coordinated housing is available for this opportunity. If utilized, a weekly housing fee of $160 per week, inclusive of utilities and limited transportation, will be automatically deducted from students' biweekly paychecks. Upon commitment to employee housing, HE&R will charge a $180 housing fee, inclusive of a refundable $160 housing deposit and a nonrefundable $20 insurance waiver fee.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
• Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Bending Occasional (<33%)
• 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.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer