Cook 1 - Devon Seafood + Steak

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Discounts on food & shopping

Employee ID perks

Job summary

Devon Seafood + Steak, located in the historic Hershey Press Building, seeks an experienced line cook to prepare seafood and premium steaks to exacting standards. You will manage assigned stations, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout service.

Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and hospitality. Flexibility for days, evenings, weekends and holidays is required; safety and sanitation guidelines are a priority.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Solid knife skills; able to follow and troubleshoot recipes and menus.
• Capable of efficiently setting up and maintaining a workstation.
• Ability to assist Chef with inventory and prep across multiple stations.
• Demonstrate kitchen style through tasting and precise preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes to exacting standards on assigned stations (pantry, sauté, broil, fry, dessert).
• Maintain ownership of assigned station, keeping it clean, organized and stocked.
• Follow standardized recipes and plating guidelines for consistency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service during high volume.
• Communicate with line cooks, prep staff, and expeditor to ensure timely tickets.
• Monitor food quality and presentation; ensure only items meeting standards leave the kitchen.
• Adhere to health, safety and sanitation guidelines; assist with prep and other duties as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe following

Kitchen setup

Food prep

Inventory management

Teamwork/communication

Sanitation/Cleanliness

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Devon Seafood + Steak - Comfortably upscale and refined. Devon provides the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy simply prepared seafood sourced globally and premium steaks. Our wine cellar offers an award winning wine list and handcrafted cocktails that complement a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Devon Seafood + Steak is an upscale seafood restaurant located in the historic Hershey Press Building. We are committed to utilizing sustainable methods that offer fresh fish and premium steaks grilled over a mesquite wood flame. This position is responsible for meticulously preparing dishes while maintaining kitchen sanitation.

Sweet perks

• FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark
• discounts on food & shopping
• and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

Prepare and execute dishes to exacting standards during service on assigned stations (e.g., pantry, sauté, broil, fry, dessert).

Maintain ownership of assigned station, ensuring it is clean, organized, and properly stocked before, during, and after service.

Follow standardized recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency across all menu items.

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service, especially during high-volume periods.

Communicate effectively with other line cooks, prep staff, and the expeditor to ensure timely ticket completion.

Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring only dishes that meet our standards leave the kitchen.

Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling and storage.

Assist with prep work and other kitchen duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Post-Employment – ServSafe Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Average to above knife skills

Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty

Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation

Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation

Ability to assist Chef with maintaining accurate inventory levels

Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance

Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness

Job Demands:

Based on operational need, (including days, evenings, weekends and holidays) the working schedule may include up to 40+ hours per week

Flexible schedule required, including days, evenings, split shifts, weekends and holidays

Reaching Forward Frequent (34-66%)

Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (ft maximum height)

Reaching Overhead Constant (>67%)

Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)

Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)

Stooping Frequent (34-66%)

Sitting Occasional (<33%)

Must be comfortable working in temperature variations

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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