Fall 2026 Pastry Baking Internship - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal
Summary Of Essential Functions And 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.
Train and work in the following sections of the internship:
Dishwasher - To participate in all activities, including food preparation, merchandise handling, ware washing, and cleanliness and sanitation procedures.
Receiving Clerk - Manage the loading dock. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Checking in orders, putting up food and non-food inventories. Coding invoices according to standardized accounting process.
Baker - To participate in all activities, including food preparation, merchandise handling, ware washing, and cleanliness and sanitation procedures.
Act as a quality assurance inspector for food, ensuring a high quality.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of new and enticing pastry to fit The Dollywood Company Brand.
Responsible for the implementation and possible creation of “Plate Perfect” recipes.
Be available/willing to work at different locations throughout The Dollywood Company.
Responsible for all aspects of the P&L including but not limited to labor management (scheduling, time keeping, etc.), Cost Analysis to include Cost of Sales, product mix, and Spending Per Person.
Assist with creating and implementing improvements profit contribution and cost savings through menu creation.
Execute special project benefiting the Foods area as determined by Management.
Education And Experience Required
- Must be minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must be enrolled in a continuing education/college program.
- Must have basic computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
- Able to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy. Must have valid driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance and acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees.
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
- Have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
- Be productive in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines.
- Able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods.
- Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects ahead of schedule, fostering open communication and mutual support to achieve shared goals.
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
- Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
- Able to operate a Point of Sale System.
- Take Start Fresh training, as well as implement all safety aspects of Start Fresh training.
- Comply with all Health Dept., ServSafe, and Company regulations pertaining to Food Safety Handling Procedures.