The Chocolatier Culinary Intern - Summer 2026 bei Hershey Entertainment and Resorts

Join the team at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, a year round, full service restaurant located at Hersheypark. The Chocolatier serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of chocolate for lunch and dinner. The space features past and present pieces from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and a second-story patio and bar. The Chocolatier celebrates the life and legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by continuing to bring people together for happiness, fun, and of course, chocolate.

As a Culinary Intern or Extern with the Hershey Entertainment Complex, you will assist at The Chocolatier, Restaurant + Patio Bar in coordinating culinary kitchen operations, ordering and receiving items, managing inventory, and assisting with and scheduling.

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 (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Assist in the development and maintaining of dining plans, kitchen guidelines, food safety and handling procedures, and food presentation techniques*

• Assist with communicating staffing requirements in preparation for scheduling and acting as a liaison when updates are needed*

• Assist with ordering of food items and supplies and receiving and storing them appropriately*

• Assist with inventory management; to include, rotating stock, counting, and adhering to standard par levels*

• Assist with food preparation and service shifts*

• Enter and modify standardized recipe forms*

• Other job related duties as assigned*

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be a student currently enrolled in a Culinary program or a recent Culinary program graduate within 6 months of applying 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to quickly learn computer based applications

• Must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be innovative and be self-motivated to complete tasks 

• Must be detail oriented with proven organizational skills 

• Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines 

 Job Demands:

• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including; days, evenings, weekends (including both Saturday and Sunday), and holidays 

• Schedule for this position includes hours up to 35 hours per week (additional hours may be available throughout the operating season)

• Physical requirements include standing for the majority of the shift, sitting, walking and lifting a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted and 50 with assistance

• Company coordinated housing is available for this opportunity for students working May - August 2026. 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.

 Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer