About the employer
Cedar Point is an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, less than 50 miles from Cleveland, and part of the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Available positions include ride operator, food service associate, games sales associate, housekeeping attendant, linen attendant and traffic associate. Housing is guaranteed for all hired participants in employer-owned or employer-arranged accommodation, and you may also choose to find your own; a second job here is unlikely.
The job as Food Service Associate
What you'll do
- Greet and welcome guests to the food service locations
- Handle guest sales in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner using suggestive selling techniques
- Be knowledgeable about meal/drink plans and department programs
- Prepare various food products according to prescribed recipes
- Keep the preparation area, guest areas, and all equipment clean, sanitary, and orderly, including use of cleaning chemicals
- Provide guest service according to Cedar Fair standards, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions
- Work effectively and achieve department goals under time constraints and quality pressures
- Work with employees, guests, and supervision in a positive, productive and professional manner
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is provided in Cedar Point's associate dormitories at 2075 1st Street, Sandusky, OH 44870, with a lease agreement. There is 24/7 security and Resident Assistants, plus the Associate Recreation Center offering volleyball, basketball, soccer, pool and table tennis, a lounge with TVs, Wi-Fi and a computer lab. You may also arrange your own housing.
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Why Sandusky, Ohio?
Sandusky is a classic American lakeside resort town – friendly, walkable, and built around summer fun. Cedar Point itself sits on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Erie, with a mile-long sandy beach, 18 roller coasters, a water park, and a boardwalk atmosphere that feels straight out of a movie.
On your days off, you can swim in the lake, catch a sunset over the water, explore Put-in-Bay island, or take a road trip with your new friends to Cleveland (1 hour), Toledo, Detroit, or even Niagara Falls and Chicago. Sandusky is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA precisely because there’s always something happening.
About Ohio
Ohio's Sandusky is home to Cedar Point, one of the world's top roller-coaster parks on Lake Erie. Students find lots of work at the amusement park, resorts and restaurants in a fun, fast-paced setting.
Ready for the Summer of Your Life?
Positions at Cedar Point fill up fast every season. Secure your spot now, earn in US dollars, improve your English, build an international network, and travel across America when your program ends. Apply today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Sandusky, Ohio!
