Job Description

Overview:

The internship program experience combines Cedar Point\xe2\x80\x99s business needs with college level internship requirements. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn in the hospitality and amusement park tourism industry through hands-on exposure to day-to-day operational tasks within your assigned Division. You will be responsible for providing excellent guest service and utilizing leadership skills while collaborating on group projects to ensure a successful operation.

Responsibilities:

All Food and Beverage interns are required to complete ServSafe Food Protection Manager and ServSafe Alcohol as part of internship program. Course Key and Testing provided upon arrival.

• Catering \xe2\x80\x93 Group Sales and Special Events Management \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Event Planning, Hospitality, Business, Operations, Marketing, Food Science.

Applicants are responsible for the supervision of the Food and Beverage Catering operation, through planning, event set-up, and execution. Ideal candidate can train, motivate, direct, and coach a team of 50+ associates as well as monitor financials such as food cost, labor cost, and inventory. Other duties include generating weekly banquets event orders, schedules, and placement lists.

• Culinary Arts Internship \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Food Science, Culinary, Hospitality.

Culinary Arts students will work in multiple kitchens varying in size, style, and complexity. They will be coached and mentored by restaurant managers and Chefs to execute at a high level. Ideal candidates would possess a passion for fine foods & desserts, a willingness to learn, professionalism, and a commitment to the full term of the Internship. This experience will expose the student to all aspects of kitchen operations as they work through all stations and positions. There will be exposure to kitchen management and oversight including but not limited to safety & sanitation, inventory & product management, scheduling & staffing, and menu engineering & costing.

• Department Analyst \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Finance and Accounting.

Applicants are responsible for monitoring revenue and loss prevention for the Food & Beverage and draft daily financial and forecast reports for the Food and Beverage Executives and Management team. Intern works closely with Finance, Revenue & Accounting, Cash Control, and Loss Prevention management team to ensure company assets are protected and proper protocol is followed. Able to work as a member of a small team and independently without constant direct supervision.

• Education/Training Internship\xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Communication, Education, Human Resources, Data Entry, Operations

Applicants are responsible for leading the Food and Beverage classroom orientation program, including Food and Beverage Orientation, hands-on POS training, PPE compliance training and Safety & Sanitation Training. Interns also maintain responsibility for ensuring State, Local and Company compliance on all training documentation and necessary equipment are current and will create databases for management and executive use to ensure compliance is met division wide. You will gain experience in public speaking, data entry, information systems, and customer service. Other responsibilities include assisting the Food and Beverage Front office team, if necessary.

• Food and Beverage Payroll, Compliance, and HR\xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Food Science, Business Management, Operations, Communications, Data Entry

Applicants are responsible for oversight of the staff management functions of the Food and Beverage Division, including hiring, staffing, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, scheduling, payroll, labor law compliance, incentives, recruiting, and other associate management functions. You will gain knowledge and experience in a variety of HRIS systems, compliance functions, and the BridgeUSA J-1 Visa program. Advanced excel experience a plus.

• Food Safety and Sanitation Auditor \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Major: Food Science.

Applicants gain knowledge of State, Local and Company guidelines regarding restaurant safety and sanitation requirements. Interns are required to complete safety & sanitation inspections on all in-park food locations and compile reports for management and company executives. They will also work closely with respective management to determine critical control points and complete corrective actions for violations. The candidate will also assist in instructing divisional training classes, including Food and Beverage Orientation and Micros Training. Basic knowledge of state food health guidelines is necessary, a strong knowledge of food health and safety practices are a plus.

• Full-Service Restaurant Operations Management \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Business Management, Food Science, Hospitality.

Applicants gain hands-on experience assisting in the oversight of one of our full-service restaurants: Melt Bar & Grilled and Chickie\xe2\x80\x99s & Pete\xe2\x80\x99s. Ideal candidates possess the ability to train, direct and motivate associates to achieve divisional goals. Training is provided to ensure a well-rounded understanding of both Front of House and Back of House operations. Other responsibilities include maintaining appropriate cost and labor levels, completing inventory, ordering, maintaining cleanliness of work location, guest service focus and additional duties assigned by management.

• Pastry Arts Internship \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Food Science, Culinary, Hospitality.

Pastry Arts students will work under the direction of Cedar Point\xe2\x80\x99s Pastry Chef in the state-of-the-art Pastry kitchen. They will learn all aspects of baking & pastry operations ranging from small to very large scale throughout Cedar Point\xe2\x80\x99s properties. Pastry students will develop necessary baking skills like proper weights & measures, breads, quick breads, pastries & other desserts. They can expect to learn safety & sanitation, inventory & product management, staffing, distribution, and production management. Ideal candidates would possess a passion for fine foods & desserts, a willingness to learn, professionalism, and a commitment to the full term of the Internship.

• Quick Service Restaurant Operations Management \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Business Management, Food Science, Hospitality.

Applicants gain hands-on experience assisting in the oversight of one or more avenues of our quick-service operations, including crew-serve, food stands, or associate dining. Ideal candidates possess the ability to train, direct and motivate associates to achieve divisional goals. Training is provided to ensure a well-rounded understanding of both Front of House and Back of House operations. Other responsibilities include maintaining appropriate cost and labor levels, completing inventory, ordering, maintaining cleanliness of work location, guest service focus and additional duties assigned by management.

• Supply Chain Management \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred Majors: Supply Chain Management and Operations Management.

Applicants are responsible for leading the Food and Beverage Warehouse team. Candidates will complete the following: organization of daily tasks amongst team, scheduling, order management, forecasting supplies and utilizing the Food and Beverage inventory management software. Applicants will also maintain responsibility for warehouse inventory management including physical counts, park-wide variance reporting and finalizing inventories for all Food and Beverage locations. Previous data entry and logistics experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be attending an accredited college or university within the United States
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

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