Food & Beverage Quality Assurance Internship $19/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a Food & Beverage Quality Assurance Intern to support daily operations, uphold guest service standards, and reinforce our safety mantra in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead a team, train colleagues on food safety and quality, perform weekly audits, document temperatures, and assist during peak dining hours while ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Pursuing a degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Safety, Health Policy, or related field
• Outgoing, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Good communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to train, multi task, and follow directions
• Able to stand/walk up to 6 hours in all weather conditions
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Create positive interactions with Guests and Team Members.
• Educate and train Team Members on food safety, preparation, and QA.
• Maintain a safe work environment and address hazards in F&B.
• Conduct weekly audits for accurate portioning and safety practices.
• Assist with food preparation per FDA regulations.
• Record internal product temperatures and maintain temperature logs.
• Ensure compliance with local health department and company guidelines.
• Assist during peak dining hours at various locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Training ability

Education

Pursuing degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Food & Beverage Quality Assurance Internship $19/HR

Interns are responsible for managing assigned specific duties and locations while providing exceptional service for Guests. They are team-motivated, high energy, and guest service-oriented individuals who showcase our Mantra. They will lead and motivate a team of individuals to meet our guests’ expectations and manage controllable expenses in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

Interns are responsible for managing assigned specific duties and locations while providing exceptional service for Guests. They are team-motivated, high energy, and guest service-oriented individuals who showcase our Mantra. They will lead and motivate a team of individuals to meet our guests’ expectations and manage controllable expenses in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create positive interactions with Guests and Team Members, promote a friendly environment, and attend to guests’ needs in a proactive manner
• Educate, reinforce and provide on-the-job training for Team Members concerning food safety, preparation and quality assurance
• Maintain a safe work environment and aid in the elimination of hazards within the F&B department
• Conduct weekly audits to ensure accurate portioning is being upheld and the proper food safety is being practiced
• Assist with food preparation by complying with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
• Utilize thermometers to complete food quality check and document the internal temperatures of product daily
• Ensure temperature logs are completed in compliance with company guidelines
• Conduct daily safety and quality assurance inspections in compliance with local health department and company guidelines
• Work closely with the local health department representative during inspections to ensure compliance or corrective action is corrected if needed concerning food safety and unit cleanliness
• Provide feedback to all levels of management concerning food safety, quality assurance, and safety
• Ensure that units are following all product storage and critical point guidelines
• Assist at locations during peak dining hours

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18
• Currently pursuing a degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Safety, Health Policy, or related field
• Outgoing, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Demonstrate good communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to train, multi task, work well with others and follow directions
• Ability to work, stand and walk for up to 6 hours at a time in all weather conditions
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Complete employment between the end of April 2026 to August 2026