Culinary Intern (The Hotel Hershey) Fall 2026

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Careers•Hershey, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and has 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930's hotel is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner. An Internship in Culinary at The Hotel Hershey is focused on developing a strong operational capability in the student. Our students will work in the various kitchens, be coached by Sous Chefs and senior line staff and be challenged to execute at a professional production level. The Culinary Intern/extern 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!

Requirements

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
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
Access to reliable transportation must be available
Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred
Students must wear proper school uniform for work, if uniforms are provided by the school.

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.