Overview: $17/ hour Minimum Age: 18+
An internship with Valleyfair Food and Beverage will have a varied experience in all facets of Food and Beverage operations reporting directly to a Food and Beverage Manager. Throughout your internship you will learn more about key functions of Food and Beverage operations and complete rotations in 1-3 different areas including, Catering and Special Events, Multi-Unit, Culinary, Food Safety and Sanitation, and Administration. An internship with Valleyfair is sure to be a rewarding and educational experience. While you will get hands on experience working in the park, you will also:
Learn about different areas of Food and Beverage operation. Interact with executive leaders to brainstorm and problem solve. Gain college credit – Valleyfair will work with you individually to meet school requirements. Make life-long friendships! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Continuously evaluating and adjusting to business needs; ordering, receiving and stocking products; maintaining cleanliness of work locations; providing exceptional guest service and additional duties assigned by management. Completing tasks specific to your rotational area such as event execution, daily operation of a location, and food production. Administrative tasks such as daily checklists, break plans, requisitions, and inventory management. Interns will be responsible for all aspects of operation. These areas may include, supervision of other associates, as well as working with guests and internal departments of Valleyfair. Mandatory completion of basic food safety and sanitation training provided by the division. Mandatory ServSafe Food and ServSafe Alcohol course completion and certification. Complete a capstone project to support your school's internship requirements.
Responsibilities: During this internship program you will have the opportunity to see different areas of our Food and Beverage department, as well as understand how they work together to manage operations that are critical to Valleyfair. Internships will be specifically tailored to each intern and the requirements of their program.
Qualifications: Take initiative and maintain the company's reputation and dedication to safety, service, courtesy, cleanliness, and integrity. Work collaboratively in a team setting and work independently. Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, including speaking in front of groups. Utilize problem solving skills, including having the ability to remain patient, poised, and alert to cope with challenging/unique situations. Demonstrate strong time management, planning, and organizational skills in order to optimize productivity. Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
