Food & Beverage Associate @ Dorney Park a Cedar Fair Park

gotousa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to the park

Employee discounts

Exclusive employee events

Housing assistance

Hospitality experience

International team

Job summary

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA is hiring a Food & Beverage Associate for a summer-to-fall Work & Travel USA program. You’ll greet guests, take orders at quick-service outlets, prepare park favorites, and handle cash with care while joining an international team.

Earn $13.00 per hour and enjoy weekly pay, plus park admission and employee discounts. Flexible weekend/evening shifts and outdoor work in a lively theme park environment make this a unique U.S.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be university students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA visa.
• Conversational English required to interact with guests.
• Positive, energetic attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm smile and take food & beverage orders at quick-service outlets.
• Prepare and serve park favorites; burgers, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, drinks.
• Operate the cash register and handle card/cash transactions accurately.
• Keep counters, dining areas, and workstations clean and up to health standards.
• Restock supplies, ingredients, and beverages during shifts.
• Work as part of an international team to keep service fast and fun.

Skills

Customer service

English speaking

Team player

Education

University student

Job description

Work Where Everyone Comes to Play

Imagine clocking in each morning to the sound of roller coasters roaring overhead and the smell of fresh funnel cakes in the air. As a Food & Beverage Associate at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, a Cedar Fair Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, you'll be part of one of America's most beloved amusement park teams — and you'll be earning U.S. dollars while doing it.

This Work & Travel USA position runs from summer into the fall, meaning you get the best of both worlds: the buzz of peak summer season and the magic of Halloween-themed autumn events that Cedar Fair parks are famous for.

What You'll Be Doing

• Greeting guests with a warm smile and taking food and beverage orders at quick-service outlets, snack stands, or dining locations
• Preparing and serving classic American park favorites — burgers, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, cold drinks and more
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash transactions accurately
• Keeping counters, dining areas, and workstations clean, stocked, and up to health and safety standards
• Restocking supplies, ingredients, and beverages throughout your shift
• Working as part of an international team to keep service fast, friendly, and fun

Position Details

• Employer: Dorney Park, a Cedar Fair Park
• Position: Food & Beverage Associate
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
• Hourly Rate: $13.00 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 32 hours per week (overtime often available during peak season)
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role

Why Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Allentown is Pennsylvania's third-largest city and sits in the beautiful Lehigh Valley — a region of rolling green hills, historic small towns, and friendly locals. The best part for Work & Travel students? Location, location, location. Allentown is roughly 90 minutes from Philadelphia, under 2 hours from New York City, and an easy trip to the Pocono Mountains, the Jersey Shore beaches, and Washington, D.C. on longer weekends.

On your days off, explore Allentown's arts district, catch a concert at the PPL Center, hike local trails, or hop on a bus and wake up in Times Square. Few Work & Travel placements put so much of the American East Coast within reach.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive $13/hour pay with reliable weekly paychecks
• Free admission to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom — ride the coasters and cool off in the water park on your days off
• Employee discounts on food and merchandise
• Access to exclusive employee events and appreciation parties
• Housing assistance typically available through the employer's international program
• Real hospitality and customer service experience for your CV from a major U.S. brand
• A truly international team — make friends from a dozen different countries

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational English and confidence speaking with guests
• A positive, energetic attitude and a genuine smile
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced, sometimes hot outdoor environment
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Team spirit, reliability, and a willingness to learn — no prior experience required!