Why Hershey, PA?

The Sweetest Place on Earth: Known worldwide for Hershey’s chocolate, this small city offers a unique cultural and professional experience.

Close-Knit Community: Enjoy the safety and friendliness of a smaller U.S. city while still being close to major East Coast destinations like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Entertainment & Culture: Free access to Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, and discounted tickets to hockey games make this an exciting place to live and work.

Professional Environment: Train in world-class kitchens, from high-volume operations to luxury fine dining, in one of the most iconic hospitality destinations in the Northeast.

About Hershey Resorts

Hershey Resorts is home to two premier properties: The Hotel Hershey & Hershey Lodge

The Hotel Hershey - A Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond resort featuring elegant dining, upscale accommodations, and 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Known for refined hospitality and signature service.

Hershey Lodge - A warm, family-friendly hotel offering 100,000 sq. ft. of conference space, four restaurants, a café, and a convention center kitchen, perfect for high-volume culinary training.

Both properties are part of the iconic Hershey brand, offering unmatched opportunities to grow professionally in a world-renowned destination.

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Available Positions

Position Start Date Pay Rate Responsibilities
Culinary Nov / Dec 2025 $15.84/hr Train in fine dining kitchens, master upscale culinary techniques, and learn advanced plating.
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Housing and Benefits

Housing

Fully furnished 2–3 bedroom apartments shared with other participants. 2–3 participants per room, with common kitchen, living area, washer, and dryer. Cost: $160 per week (deducted from paycheck).

Meals

Staff meals during working shifts.

Professional Experience

Work under the guidance of expert chefs with decades of experience. Learn diverse culinary techniques: from upscale plated dinners to high-volume banquet service (up to 2,700 plated meals per event).

Career Growth

Build a competitive resume with internationally recognized culinary training.

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Testimonials from Past Interns at Hershey Resorts J-1 Internship

Training at The Hotel Hershey gave me the chance to practice fine dining techniques I had only read about in school. The chefs pushed me to be precise and creative.

- Zoran, Croatia

At Hershey Lodge I learned how to handle high-volume banquets with thousands of meals in one night. It was intense but gave me confidence I never thought I’d have.

- Karolina, Montenegro

The mentorship I received in the kitchens at Hershey Resorts was incredible. I left not only with new skills, but also lifelong friendships with my team.

- Yvonne, South Africa

How to Apply for This Opportunity

Submit your application online.

Attend an interview with the employer

Complete the J-1 visa application process with our support.

Travel to the U.S. and begin your internship!

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