Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Intern - Warehouse

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

If you want to learn operations, people skills, and business leadership, this is the opportunity for you! This position offers the most unique, fun yet demanding, and rewarding atmosphere in which a student could spend their summer.

This is a position that will assist the Revenue department in all aspects of the operations of an amusement park. While handling receiving, distribution, and inventory management for all in-park revenue the student will be exposed to many different aspects of park operations. The student will have the opportunity to be part of the planning, preparation, and execution of a full park season. This position involves coordination with managers in multiple departments, including food & beverage, games, and retail. This gives the student the opportunity to develop and extend communication and management skills through extensive contact throughout the organization.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Intern - Warehouse

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Warehouse team and any other assigned departments
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Adventureland Resorts core values
• Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
• Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests.
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all warehouse positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline.
• Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with Iowa law
• Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities

Departmental Duties:

• Develop the knowledge, experience, judgement, and confidence to perform the duties of a Warehouse supervisor or manager
• Lead special projects to improve process and operational efficiencies
• Shadow Warehouse leaders and team members to gain a solid understanding of the operation
• Log daily receiving and distributions using Workday software 
• Ensure accuracy to maintain accurate perpetual inventory across various locations and hundreds of SKUs
• Work with department heads to tabulate periodic inventory
• Assist in overseeing on-site warehouse operations, employee management, receiving, and internal deliveries
• Collaborate with department managers to provide daily inventory and operational support
• Assist in external and internal product ordering and delivery 
• Participate in weekly department planning meetings 
• Work directly with directors and department heads to accomplish tasks
• Assist with the set-up of special events (e.g.  Oktoberfest, Phantom Fall Fest, Holiday Lights, etc.)
• Participate in social activities with international college students and other interns
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled (or recent graduate) in a Bachelor’s Degree program with a major in Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, Business Management, Event Management, or another related major.
• 1+ years of previous work or internship experience in a related role preferred
• Must become certified to operate forklifts and/or other mechanical equipment within 30 days of hire.

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including even