Whether you are a teen looking for your first job or someone with a knack for customer service looking for a career in the food industry, you may find working at your local Dairy Queen restaurant a rewarding an fulfilling experience. If you're wondering how to get a Dairly Queen job, this guide will teach you what you need to know.

Since the early 1940s, Dairy Queen restaurants have been serving soft-serve ice cream to satisfied customers. Since its founding, Dairy Queen has grown to become an international fast food chain, with over 5,900 locations in 22 countries. Dairy Queen employs thousands of people in both their restaurants and corporate offices worldwide.

• As an employee at a Dairy Queen restaurant, you may be asked to perform some or all of the following duties:

1. Taking customer orders, both at the counter and through the drive-through
2. Cooking hamburgers, French fries and other hot items
3. Making and serving ice-cream treats
4. Washing dishes, mopping floors and other cleaning duties

• Each Dairy Queen restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. Therefore, the company website recommends that you apply directly to the restaurant at which you want to work. To do so:

1. Go to your local Dairy Queen and ask for an application
2. Take the application home and fill it out
3. If you haven't already done so, create a resume which highlights your related experience
4. Write a cover letter detailing your desire to work at Dairy Queen and explaining why you would make a good employee
5. Dress appropriately and then return to the restaurant with your application, cover letter and resume
6. Ask to speak to the owner or manager. Introduce yourself and then provide them with your documents. If the owner or manager is not available, ask when he or she is likely to be in or leave your documents with another employee

• If you are looking for a Dairy Queen job beyond those offered at local restaurants, visit the official Dairy Queen careers website. Here you can browse and search postings of available jobs in the corporate, administrative, marketing and consulting fields. You can apply for these jobs directly online by setting up a profile and submitting your resume. If you choose, you can also set up a profile on the website to be considered for any future job openings which may be related to your experience and expertise.

• If you're interested in working at your local Dairy Queen franchise, submit a resume to the owner or manager of the restaurant. To apply for a higher-level position with Dairy Queen's corporate divisions, check the job listings or upload your resume to the official Dairy Queen careers website.