Food and Beverage @ Valleyfair a Six Flags Park

gotousa; Shakopee (MN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Housing options

Free park admission

Meal discounts

Employee events

Zusammenfassung

Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota is hiring a Food & Beverage Team Member for the summer season. Full-time students aged 18–25, no prior experience required; you’ll learn on the job and operate a cash register, take orders, and serve park favorites while working in a fast-paced, multicultural team.

Benefits include housing options, free park admission, meal discounts, and employee events. Join us for a fun, busy season and gain valuable guest-service experience at a premier Six Flags park.

Qualifikationen

• Full-time university student aged 18–25 eligible for J-1 program.
• Conversational English – enough to communicate confidently with guests.
• Friendly, energetic and reliable personality.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors.
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season.
• Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards.

Aufgaben

• Greet guests and take food and drink orders.
• Operate the cash register and handle card and cash payments.
• Prepare and serve park favorites: burgers, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream and more.
• Restock supplies and keep display areas fresh and attractive.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in your area.
• Work as part of a fast-paced, multicultural team.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Jobbeschreibung

Work Where Others Come to Play – Valleyfair, a Six Flags Park

Imagine starting your workday to the sound of roller coasters roaring overhead and the smell of fresh popcorn in the air. At Valleyfair, Minnesota's largest amusement park and part of the legendary Six Flags family, you won't just work a summer job – you'll live an American summer story worth telling for the rest of your life.

Every year, hundreds of international students from around the world join the Valleyfair team, making it one of the most popular and welcoming Work & Travel USA destinations. If you're a university student aged 18–25 looking for solid earnings, a huge international community, and unforgettable memories, this is your park.

Your Role: Food & Beverage Team Member

As part of the Food & Beverage crew, you'll be at the heart of the guest experience – serving up the classic tastes of an American theme park. Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Greeting guests with a smile and taking their food and drink orders
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments
• Preparing and serving park favorites: burgers, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, fresh lemonade and more
• Restocking supplies and keeping display areas fresh and attractive
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in your work area
• Working as part of a fast-paced, friendly, multicultural team

No previous experience is required – full training is provided by professional supervisors. All you need to bring is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Job Snapshot

• Employer: Valleyfair, a Six Flags Park
• Position: Food and Beverage
• Location: Shakopee, Minnesota
• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime often available during peak season)
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable

Life in Shakopee, Minnesota

Shakopee sits just 40 minutes southwest of Minneapolis–St. Paul, the vibrant Twin Cities known for their music scene, lakeside parks, museums and the famous Mall of America – the largest shopping mall in the United States. Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so your days off can be spent swimming, kayaking, cycling along the Minnesota River, or having a classic American barbecue with friends.

The area is safe, student-friendly and easy to navigate, with a large international worker community that makes settling in simple and fun.

Why Students Love This Job

• Excellent hourly rate of $17 with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Employer-arranged housing options available
• Free admission to Valleyfair and discounts at other Six Flags parks
• Free or discounted meals during shifts and employee discounts on merchandise
• Employee events, parties and ride nights just for the staff
• Real customer service and teamwork experience for your CV
• Daily English practice and friendships with students from dozens of countries

Requirements

• Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English – enough to communicate confidently with guests
• Friendly, energetic and reliable personality
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment, including outdoors
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season, including weekends and holidays
• Professional appearance and adherence to the park's grooming standards