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 Sweeterie Confectionary Specialist is responsible for assisting with the execution of our house-made fudge program. Confectionary Specialists play a key role in helping meet departmental goals and providing guests with the optimal shopping experience specifically in regard to our fudge offerings.
As a Part-Time Team Member, 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 with the execution of our house-made fudge program, including training fellow Sweeterie Team Members on fudge making procedures
Sell merchandise to guests by carefully handling Sweeterie bakery items, following proper boxing procedures, and efficiently entering transactions into register
Engage actively with guests in order to provide exceptional customer service to enhance their shopping experience, especially in regard to fudge offerings
Assist guests with any questions about Sweeterie products they may have including explaining item ingredients, as well as allergens, upon guests' requests
Communicate with pastry kitchen staff to restock Sweeterie items as needed
Maintain cleanliness throughout the store by cleaning, sanitizing, and sweeping/mopping work areas including food preparation areas, food contact surfaces, guest facing areas, and all floors and walkways
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older on the date of applying
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines
Post-Employment - Must be able to obtain the ServSafe Food Safety Training Certification in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Department
Must be friendly, upbeat, and work well with other employees and be able to interact with our guests
Job Demands:
Ability to work a flexible schedule including, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Physical requirements include the ability to stand (for up to five hours at a time), walk, bend at the waist and knees, and have repeated manual dexterity, and the ability to push, pull, and reach above shoulder level and lift up to sixty (60) pounds without assistance
May come in contact with food allergens including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, dairy, etc.
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