SWEETERIE CONFECTIONARY SPC - Part-time

The Sweeterie Confectionary Specialist is responsible for assisting with the execution of our house-made fudge program. This position is also responsible for customer service, operating a register, stocking baked goods and candy displays, and overall retail operations within The Sweeterie. 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.

Positions are currently available for employees age 18 or older who are available to work throughout the fall for Hersheypark Halloween and Christmas Candylane (September, October, November and December).

Job Functions:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older on the date of applying
• Must be able to speak and read the English language
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shifts
• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
• Completion of high school or GED

Additional Qualifications:

• Must communicate and work well with other employees and be able to interact with our guests
• 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

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours including, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work various shifts between 7:30am – midnight
• Regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (repetitive motion)
• Requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices)
• 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