Pastry Intern at The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen at Hersheypark - Fall 2026
About The Position
Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70 rides including 15 coasters and 20+ kiddie rides, as well as a zoo, and an entire water park. The Pastry Intern is responsible for completing regular daily food production in support of The Sweeterie Confectionary Kitchen and Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor. 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
- 18 years of age or older
- Must be enrolled in a pastry arts program or have one year of experience working in a full production bakery
- Completion of high school or GED
- Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
- Displays and understands basic pastry skills and has solid baking techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees and customers.
- This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected).
- Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
- This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (repetitive motion).
Nice To Haves
- Company coordinated housing may be available for this opportunity depending on start date and availability for a weekly fee of $160.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all assigned baking and pastry processes following recipe and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily basis; maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines.
- Check quality of food items needed for daily mise en place, practicing proper rotation (FIFO) and prep levels.
- Complete designated prep levels with consistency and without sacrificing food quality; maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products to control food products.
- Accept leadership and direction in order to carry out assigned tasks for the good of the team.
- Demonstrate fellowship skills within work group or station partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark
- Discounts on food & shopping
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
