Primavera Pizza and Pasta

Spend Your Summer on the Legendary Ocean City Boardwalk

Imagine clocking in with the sound of the waves in the background, the smell of fresh dough in the air, and thousands of happy vacationers strolling past your window. Primavera Pizza and Pasta is looking for energetic Counter Servers to join its Work & Travel USA team on the world-famous Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey – one of the most iconic summer destinations on the East Coast.

This is more than a job: it's a full American summer experience, with a steady paycheck of $15.50 per hour plus tips, a guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a season that runs from summer into the fall – giving you extra weeks to earn and travel.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests at the counter with a big smile and genuine hospitality
• Taking orders, explaining the menu, and recommending customer favorites
• Serving pizza slices, pasta dishes, drinks, and desserts quickly and accurately
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash payments
• Keeping the counter, dining area, and service stations clean, stocked, and inviting
• Working as part of a fast-paced, international team during busy boardwalk evenings

Why Ocean City, New Jersey?

Known as "America's Greatest Family Resort," Ocean City offers 13 kilometers of golden beaches, an 4-kilometer wooden boardwalk packed with amusement rides, arcades, mini-golf, and dessert shops. Your days off can be spent surfing, biking, or sunbathing – and when you want a city adventure, Atlantic City is 30 minutes away, Philadelphia about 1.5 hours, and New York City is an easy weekend trip. The town is a magnet for Work & Travel students, so you'll instantly find friends from all over the world.

What You Get

• $15.50 per hour – a strong wage for a seasonal counter position
• Tips on top of your salary – boardwalk traffic means great earning potential
• 40 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours in peak season
• Extended season from summer through the fall – more money before you head home
• Real customer-service and cash-handling experience for your CV
• Daily English practice with American guests and a multicultural team
• Beach lifestyle: work, sunsets, and boardwalk nights all in one place

Who We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program (J-1 visa)
• Conversational English and confidence talking with customers
• Friendly, reliable, and positive attitude – hospitality is all about energy
• Ability to stand and move during busy shifts in a fast-paced kitchen/counter environment
• Team player who is punctual and ready to learn (no previous experience required – full training provided)
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and US holidays

Ready to trade lecture halls for the Atlantic breeze? Apply now for the Counter Server position at Primavera Pizza and Pasta and make this the summer you'll talk about for years.

Work & Travel USA: Dishwasher at Primavera Pizza and Pasta

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto one of America's most iconic boardwalks – salty air, roller coasters lighting up the night sky, and the sound of the Atlantic just steps away. That's an ordinary evening when you work at Primavera Pizza and Pasta on the Ocean City Boardwalk, New Jersey.

This authentic Italian-American pizzeria is a beloved stop for families and vacationers all summer long. Behind every fresh slice and steaming plate of pasta is a hard-working kitchen team – and that's where you come in.

Your Role as a Dishwasher

As a Dishwasher, you are the backbone of the kitchen. Your energy keeps the whole operation moving during the busiest weeks of the season.

• Wash dishes, glassware, pizza pans, pots and cooking utensils by hand and using commercial dishwashing machines
• Keep the dish area, sinks and work stations clean, organized and sanitary
• Restock clean plates, cutlery and kitchen equipment for the cooks and servers
• Take out trash, break down boxes and assist with general kitchen cleaning
• Support the kitchen team with simple food prep tasks when needed
• Follow all health, hygiene and food safety standards

Why Ocean City, New Jersey?

Known as "America's Greatest Family Resort," Ocean City offers 8 miles of golden beaches, a legendary 2.5-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, mini-golf and world-famous saltwater taffy. It's one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA, with thousands of international students spending their summer here every year.

• Beach days, sunsets and boardwalk nights right outside your door
• Big international student community – make friends from all over the world
• Easy trips to Atlantic City (20 min), Philadelphia (1.5 hrs) and New York City (2.5 hrs)
• Safe, welcoming, walkable town that's built for summer

What You Get

• $15.50 per hour – a strong, reliable wage
• 40 hours per week guaranteed schedule
• Season from summer to fall – extended earning potential after the busy months
• Employee meals and a friendly, family-style team
• Real US work experience for your CV and a big boost to your English
• Opportunity to add a second job for extra income (with sponsor approval)

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA program
• Basic conversational English
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Physically fit – comfortable standing for long shifts and lifting up to 20 kg
• Positive team-player attitude; previous experience is a plus but not required
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ready for Your American Summer?

Positions on the Ocean City Boardwalk fill up fast every season. Apply now to secure your spot at Primavera Pizza and Pasta and turn your summer into an unforgettable Work & Travel USA adventure!

Live Your American Summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto one of the most iconic boardwalks in the United States – salty air, roller coasters lighting up the sky, and the Atlantic Ocean just a few steps away. That's daily life when you join Primavera Pizza and Pasta as a Server in Ocean City, New Jersey, through the Work & Travel USA program.

Primavera is a beloved boardwalk staple, famous for hand-tossed pizza, hearty pasta dishes, and that warm Italian-American hospitality that keeps families coming back summer after summer. As a server, you're the face of that experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Greeting and seating guests with a genuine smile and positive energy
• Presenting menus, answering questions, and recommending house specialties
• Taking food and drink orders accurately and entering them into the POS system
• Delivering pizzas, pastas, and beverages promptly to tables
• Checking in with guests to ensure a great dining experience
• Processing payments and handling cash and card transactions
• Clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables between guests
• Supporting teammates during the busy boardwalk rush hours
• Maintaining cleanliness and food-safety standards in the dining area

Why Ocean City, New Jersey?

Known as "America's Greatest Family Resort," Ocean City offers 8 miles of golden beaches, a legendary 2.5-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, water parks, and world-famous saltwater taffy. It's a family-friendly, dry town with a safe, welcoming atmosphere – perfect for international students.

Plus, the location is unbeatable for weekend adventures: Atlantic City is 20 minutes away, Philadelphia about 1.5 hours, and New York City and Washington, D.C. are easy day trips. Hundreds of Work & Travel students spend their summer here every year, so you'll make friends from all over the world.

Position Details & Benefits

• Position: Server
• Pay: $6.05 per hour plus tips – tipped servers on the boardwalk often significantly increase their total earnings during peak season
• Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Season: Summer through Fall – one of the longest seasons available, meaning more weeks of earning
• Location: Directly on the Ocean City Boardwalk – walk to work, walk to the beach
• Real hospitality experience for your CV and a strong reference from a U.S. employer
• Daily English practice with American guests – your fluency will skyrocket

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational to good English communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality and a true team spirit
• Ability to stay calm, fast, and polite during busy rushes
• Comfortable standing and moving for the length of a shift
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn – previous experience is a plus but not required

Ready to Apply?

Server positions on the Ocean City Boardwalk are among the most requested placements every season and fill up fast. If you want sunshine, tips, new friends, and a summer story you'll tell for the rest of your life – apply today and secure your spot at Primavera Pizza and Pasta!