New 
2026 Hospitality / Food & Retail Internship
 Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) | |
 United States, New Jersey, Cape May | |
 Dec 18, 2025 | |
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HOSPITALITY/FOOD & RETAIL INTERN
Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ Hourly Rate: $16.00 (Undergraduate Student) $18.00 (Graduate Program Students) Opening Date: December 17, 2025 Closing Date: February 17, 2026 I. POSITION SUMMARY This position will utilize hospitality expertise to perform a wide variety of food and beverage functions required daily within the food and retail departments. The work will change daily and can range from managing the daily vessel operations to food and beverage preparation & operation of a point-of-sale. This position can also be asked to assist in ordering & inventory of all food and beverage supplies, receiving and delivery functions and operate/clean all food service kitchen equipment. All employees in this position are responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of food and beverage areas and must wear appropriate uniform. Employees must be familiar with and comply with all New Jersey Alcohol and State Board of Health regulations regarding employee health, cleanliness, clothing and food handling practices relating to food safety. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists with the management of daily operations within the restaurant or on board the vessel * Assists in assigning side work and managing daily checklists * Assists with the execution of daily specials * Assists with ordering, receiving, stocking and inventories of food and retail products * Production of a wide variety of foods/beverages * Operates and maintains all kitchen equipment in good working order * Assists in cleaning of all kitchen areas and equipment * Follows established kitchen and food safety practices while performing duties * Operates a point-of-sale system cash register * Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers and provide team leadership * Participates in the development of marketing and branding strategy * Provides support at Authority sponsored events * Report maintenance issues to the Vessel Manager * Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * General knowledge of food preparation and presentation * Knowledge of NJ State Board of Health regulations for Food Safety * Knowledge of ServSafe food and alcohol practices, current ServSafe certification preferred * Ability to operate all basic food service equipment, appliances, and utensils * Ability to operate cash register and make change * Ability to successfully communicate with patrons, employees and vendors * Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient manner IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Currently enrolled in a certified culinary institute or college with a hospitality major and has completed six (6) months of training V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Valid driver's license VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test * Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application. The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). www.drba.net | |