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Hershey

Manufacturer of snacks and confectionery brands

Food Service Steward - Hershey's Chocolate World

Part-Time
$14.25/hr+ Holiday pay + Annual pay raises
Entry
Hershey, PA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
  • The candidate must be available for a mix of weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts based on operational needs.
  • The candidate must be able to ensure that dishes and kitchen areas are thoroughly cleaned.
  • The candidate must be able to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • The candidate must efficiently manage time to handle multiple tasks during busy periods.
  • The candidate must be able to work well with kitchen staff and follow instructions.
  • The candidate must understand sanitation and safety regulations.
  • The candidate must be proficient in using inventory management systems.
  • The candidate must have basic math skills for counting and verifying inventory.
  • The candidate must know the store layout and product placement strategies.
  • The candidate must obtain Food Safe Handler certification within three months of the hire date.
  • The candidate must be able to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods.
  • The candidate must have attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • The candidate must have communication and customer service skills.
Responsibilities
  • Collect and clean used dishes, plates, and utensils from dining and kitchen areas.
  • Load and unload dishwashing machines, ensuring that all items are cleaned thoroughly.
  • Hand-wash large pots, delicate china, wooden cutting boards, and similar items.
  • Sanitize kitchen areas, including floors, countertops, and equipment.
  • Organize and store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately.
  • Track cleaning supplies and place orders when necessary.
  • Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks and other kitchen duties as needed.
  • Unload delivery trucks and stock merchandise on shelves.
  • Ensure that products are properly labeled and priced.
  • Create and maintain product displays.
  • Monitor inventory levels and replenish items as needed.
  • Verify shipment accuracy and report discrepancies.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Assist customers with locating products and answer their questions.
  • Follow all safety and security procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is desired.
  • Previous experience as a dishwasher or in a similar role is beneficial.

About the company

Hershey makes and sells snacks and confections under many well-known brands, such as HERSHEY’S, REESE’S, KIT KAT, JOLLY RANCHER, ICE BREAKERS, and SkinnyPop, earning billions in revenue each year. Its products are created by baking, molding, and packaging chocolate bars, candy, and snack foods so they can be enjoyed by consumers and distributed through retailers around the world. What sets Hershey apart is its large, diverse brand portfolio and its long-standing commitment to responsible business practices and community support, including education initiatives like the Milton Hershey School. The company’s goal is to create more moments of goodness for people by delivering trusted snacks while supporting its people and communities through sustainability and social programs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Derry Township (Dauphin County), Pennsylvania

Founded

1894

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What believers are saying

  • Amanda Almond starts October 12, 2026, accelerating international growth after Rohit Grover.
  • Hershey raised 2026 sales guidance to 4.5%-5% after second-quarter momentum.
  • North America salty snacks and strong brands like Reese’s still offset cocoa pressure.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 operating income collapsed 50% as cocoa costs crushed margins.
  • Pricing rose 12% while volumes fell 8%, signaling fragile demand elasticity.
  • If cocoa spikes persist, Hershey’s chocolate economics threaten another earnings reset in 2027.

What makes Hershey unique

  • Hershey owns iconic brands like Reese’s, KIT KAT, and Jolly Rancher across 65 countries.
  • Kirk Tanner’s One Hershey strategy spans confection, salty snacks, and protein portfolios.
  • Dave Hulays and Amanda Almond bring continuity while replacing seasoned internal and external leaders.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

15%
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Halloween candy is getting pricier, and shoppers are buying less. Chocolate price and product mix rose 9.5% year over year in the four weeks ended September 19, while volume sold fell 8.6%, according to NielsenIQ data cited by Bank of America. Hershey's sales fell 0.9% in the period, with volume down 10.6% and price/mix up 10.9%. Hershey raised prices to offset higher cocoa costs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said candy and chewing gum prices rose 7.7% from a year earlier in September. Coffee prices rose 7.1%, while butter fell 10.3%. Other packaged food makers show the same pattern. Kraft Heinz volume fell 3.5% as price/mix rose 1.3%, and Conagra volume fell 4.8% as price/mix rose 4.3%.

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Oct 9th, 2026
Hershey changes Reese's Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design.

Hershey changes Reese's Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design. The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy. Packages of the seasonal treat now feature the words "Carving not on actual product" next to an image of the pumpkin-shaped Reese's with jack-o'-lantern-style eyes and a mouth, according to product images on the official Hersheyland website. The disclaimer appears in small text on the front and back of the packaging. It replaces previous language that read, "Decorating Suggestion," according to court documents. HERSHEY TO RETURN TO CLASSIC REESE'S RECIPE AFTER FOUNDER'S GRANDSON CRITICIZES BRAND FOX Business reached out to The Hershey Co. for comment. The change comes after Hershey won the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit brought by two Florida consumers. They alleged they were misled because the Reese's pumpkins they bought did not include the decorative carvings pictured on the packaging, Reuters reported last month. U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian in Miami ruled that plaintiffs Nathan Vidal and Eduardo Granados lacked legal standing to claim they overpaid for the candy. The plaintiffs said they bought the Reese's candy for the "novelty" of its "cool and beautiful carved-out designs." GRANDSON OF REESE'S INVENTOR BLASTS HERSHEY OVER ALLEGED RECIPE CHANGES: 'I THREW IT IN THE GARBAGE' "Accepting plaintiffs' allegations as true, it is clear that their only injury is their subjective disappointment," Damian wrote. "Plaintiffs do not allege that the Hershey's Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins that they purchased were defective or worthless or that they lost all economic value because of the absence of the decorative carvings." Damian also rejected their argument that they paid as much as 25% more for the products. Hershey had argued in court filings that its packaging described the pictured carvings as a "decorating suggestion," Reuters reported. James Kelly, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said his clients were disappointed with the ruling and planned to appeal. "Consumers in Florida deserve to get what they pay for, and it is troubling to see them left without protection," he said. POPULAR REESE'S, ALMOND JOY ICE CREAM BARS RECALLED OVER LABELING ERROR Damian also dismissed an earlier version of the lawsuit last September, according to Reuters. Hershey recently rolled out more than 20 Halloween-themed products ahead of the holiday. Reuters contributed to this report.