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The Dollywood Company · 2 months ago

Summer 2026 Foods Management Internship - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

Pigeon Forge, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Dollywood Company is a theme park located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, known for creating memorable experiences. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Foods Management Intern who will support the operation of a food service location and assist with various administrative duties while embodying the company's mission and values.

Amusement Park and ArcadeHospitalityResorts

Responsibilities

Attend Leadership Development classes as available

Attend weekly intern meetings to discuss jobs of the week and learn about the different functions of a theme park

Act as a quality assurance inspector for food, ensuring a high quality

Organize and develop a well-trained, efficient staff whereby, when promotions are available, qualified people are also available

Ensure preparation/food handling standards that ensure designated portion control

Know, understand, & enforce the use of the “Start Fresh” program when necessary

Be available/willing to work at different locations throughout The Dollywood Company

Responsible for labor management, including scheduling, time keeping, etc

Responsible for Period End P&L review

Assisting with creating and implementing improvements in guest excellence, profit contribution, and job satisfaction

Assisting with Cost Analysis to include Cost of Sales, product mix, and Spending Per Person

Shadow 800 (PIC) program

Execute special project benefiting the Foods area as determined by Management

Qualification

Food Safety HandlingCost AnalysisLabor ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCustomer ServiceTeamworkAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Must be enrolled in a continuing education/college program

Must have basic computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Valid driver's license and proof of personal liability insurance according to state law

Able to pass a drug screen and background check

Able to project Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring, and by taking pride in their work

Must be self-motivated and disciplined

Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis

Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information

Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated

Must be willing to constantly improve

Must have a professional appearance with good personal hygiene

Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers

Must adapt to changes easily

Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment

Must show appreciation to others

Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines

Must enjoy working with people of varied ages, experiences, and education levels

Must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the job, tasks, coworkers, other hosts, and guests

Must have a professional demeanor, be mature, focused, and articulate

Must be willing to accept changes in work schedule and work assignments

Must be able to maintain required attendance

Must be self-motivated and able to deal with a fast-paced, stressful environment

Able to display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated

Able to maintain good personal hygiene

Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts

Able to comprehend instructions and retain information

Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules, including any required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment

Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities

Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time

Able to work outdoors

Able to walk quickly, kneel, twist, reach, and bend

Must have depth perception and the ability to see near and far

Able to operate a fire extinguisher

Able to think clearly and react quickly and calmly to changing situations

Able to move about and react quickly in emergencies

Able to learn quickly and multitask

Able to tolerate all outdoor elements – wind, rain, high/low humidity, direct sun, temperatures from -40˚ F to 110˚ F

Able to tolerate noise

Able to tolerate heights

Able to climb steps and has good balance

Able to make sound decisions

Able to tolerate approved exposure levels of various chemicals found in cleaning solvents

Able to memorize written safety procedures

Able to perform reading, writing, and math skills necessary to: take messages, professionally communicate in writing, contribute to written team communications, add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate, make change, and operate a register, analyze statistical information

Able to remain alert and attentive

Able to operate a Point of Sale System

Able to perform other duties as assigned

Must be able to lift 30 pounds with or without a 2-person lift. 30+ pounds require a 2-person lift

Must take Start Fresh training, as well as implement all safety aspects of Start Fresh training

Must comply with all Health Dept., ServSafe, and Company regulations pertaining to Food Safety Handling Procedures