Cook

Milton Hershey School; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Financial and retirement benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a full-time Cook to join our Food Services team. This role prepares nutritious, high-quality meals for a diverse community of students and adults across dining halls, student residences, the health center, catered functions, and special events.

The Cook supports a broad range of responsibilities essential to the efficient operation of the Food Service Department, including meal preparation, service, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen environment & knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles.
• Culinary/catering/cooking experience required.
• Valid NSF Serv Safe Certification or ability to obtain within six months upon hire.
• Valid PA Driver’s License in good standing.
• HACCP training.
• Physically capable of lifting, moving, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse group of adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appealing and wholesome meals for students and staff.
• Fulfill menu orders while maintaining food safety standards.
• Support the Food Service Department in daily operations and sanitation.
• Engage with Milton Hershey School students and staff in a respectful manner.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NSF Serv Safe Certification

PA Driver’s License

HACCP training

Job description

Cook - ( 26000141 )

Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a full ‑ time Cook to join our Food Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals while engaging with a diverse community of students and adults. The Cook supports a broad range of responsibilities essential to the efficient operation of the Food Service Department, including meal preparation, service, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

This service‑oriented position contributes directly to providing exceptional dining experiences across campus, including dining halls, student residences, the health center, catered functions, and special events. Responsibilities include preparing appealing and wholesome meals, fulfilling menu orders, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, and supporting the overall well‑being of students and staff.

Work Schedule: this is a year‑round, Monday–Friday flex‑shift position. Weekend shifts may be required as part of the flex schedule model, and overtime may be necessary. Full‑time status consists of 40 scheduled hours per week with a minimum of two (2) days off. Weekly shifts may include any combination of the following:

• 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Compensation & Benefits: this position is part of Bargaining Local Union 464 with an hourly rate of $33.54, plus any applicable shift differential. Full‑time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package, including:

• Paid time off

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Financial and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Prior experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen environment & knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles.

• Culinary/catering/cooking experience required.

• Valid NSF Serv Safe Certification or ability to obtain within six months upon hire.

• Valid PA Driver’s License in good standing.

• HACCP training.

• Physically capable of lifting, moving, and/or carrying up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow instructions; understand and carry out oral and written communication.

• Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse group of adults and children.

• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS Students.

• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with MHS Students.

Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Job Posting : Aug 11, 2026

Req ID: 26000141

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.