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Six Flags Great America
Gurnee, IL
9.50/hr
12/05/2025
15/06/2025
30/08/2025
07/09/2025
Food Service Team Member
$130 per week
$9.50 /hour
Overtime is not scheduled, however paid at time and a half of hourly wage.
Job Information
Position
Rate
Job Description
Basic Duties:
- Cooking/Serving of various foods at park food stands
- Food preparation
- Stocking food locations
- Cash handling/financial transactions
- Customer service
- Cleaning of stands
All positions are outdoors; team members are required to work in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: heat, rain, sun, cold, wind, humidity, and fog. Team Members must be able to stand for the duration of their shift (8-10 hours). Hours will be average over the course of the program, some weeks may be more than 35, some weeks may be less. Shifts may be cut short depending on if park attendance is low or for weather related reasons. This is the discretion of park management and it affects international and domestic employees alike. Must have basic knowledge of U.S. currency and ability to use a cash register.
Job Benefits
- Free entrance to the Theme Park with ID for team member and one guest.
- 40% discount on Food and Retail when visiting the park as a guest.
- Team Member events such as exclusive team member only Ride Nights, Picnics, Bingo, Funnel Cake Nights, and more!
Monthly Cultural Trips Reward and Recognition for instant prizes! Discounted and complimentary tickets - Details will be discussed at orientation, however all employees are encouraged to please see manager for details and questions.
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Housing Information
Housing
Housing Type
Housing Description
Housing is organized by Six Flags for participant use at multiple locations. Housing is to be assigned based on availability at the discretion of Six Flags.
General layout of all housing:
- Hotel style, fully furnished
- Rooms are divided by gender.
- Up to 4 per bedroom, each with separate bed; various styles of beds
- Small refrigerator, Microwave
- 1 shared bathroom
- WiFi access
- Laundry and food facilities within walking distance
PLEASE NOTE: Housing leases are secured for a period of time that matches each participant’s program dates; participants are expected to stay in housing for the duration of their program dates. Deposit may be forfeited if participants leave without the approved advanced notice listed in the Housing Contract. Participants are required to vacate housing within 72 hours of employment termination or ending employment early (quitting).
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Housing Deposit Required
Housing distance from worksite
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Transportation to work
Transportation time to work
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Community Information
Community Description
Participants will be living in Waukegan/Gurnee, a far northern suburb, located 1 hour north of Chicago, Illinois, 1 hour south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In the immediate area surrounding the park there are many restaurants a movie theater and a large shopping mall. 1 hour from Chicago by train, 1 hour from Milwaukee by car.
Community near work
| Facility |
|---|
| Transportation Depot |
| Foodsuper Market |
| Shopping Mall |
| Post Office |
| Bank |
| Public Library |
| Movie Theater |
| Restaurants |
| Fitness Centergym |
| Sportsrecreation Facility |
| Nightlife |
| Laundromat |
| Internet Access |
