Food Management Intern — Leadership & Operations

Herschend; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Course credit

Practical experience

Apply theory to practice

Job summary

Dollywood Theme Park is offering a Summer 2027 Foods Management Internship at its on-site Dollywood location. The intern will support food service operations and administrative tasks to meet program requirements for college credit where applicable.

The role includes attending Leadership Development sessions, participating in weekly intern meetings, and acting as a quality inspector for food quality, while supporting labor management and cost analysis initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a continuing education/college program.
• Must be minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Attend Leadership Development classes as available.
• Attend intern meetings to learn park functions.
• Act as a quality assurance inspector for food and ensure high quality.
• Organize and develop a well‑trained, efficient staff.
• Ensure preparation/food handling standards and portion control.
• Be willing to work at different locations throughout The Dollywood Company.
• Assist with labor management including scheduling and timekeeping.
• Assist with cost analysis and period end P&L review.
• Collaborate on guest excellence and profit initiatives.
• Execute special projects benefiting the Foods area.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Enrolled in college program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dollywood Theme Park is offering a Summer 2027 Foods Management Internship at its on-site Dollywood location. The intern will support food service operations and administrative tasks to meet program requirements for college credit where applicable.

The role includes attending Leadership Development sessions, participating in weekly intern meetings, and acting as a quality inspector for food quality, while supporting labor management and cost analysis initiatives.