Cook 4 - HCC

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate culinary professional to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while working in a vibrant environment. You will be responsible for producing high-quality food products, mentoring culinary interns, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Enjoy sweet perks like free admission to Hersheypark, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive team culture. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and be part of a legacy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FREE admission to Hersheypark

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K Contribution

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with 4 years culinary experience or culinary degree plus 2 years experience.
• Complete cooking tests and obtain ServSafe certification post-employment.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistent food products while maintaining quality standards.
• Train and direct culinary interns and cooks in daily tasks.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Culinary Experience

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Full Tool Kit

Job description

Hershey Country Club
1000 E Derry Rd
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Join the team at Hershey Country Club, a private, premier golf and recreation club. The club’s rich history of accolades, success, and chocolate combine to form a one-of-a-kind experience for individuals and families of all ages, featuring 45 holes of golf on the championship East & West courses.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Duties:

1. Produce consistent food products while following recipes with reduced supervision and direction from the chefs, while maintaining quality standards.
2. Exhibit an advanced knowledge, understanding, and application of knife skills and cooking techniques.
3. Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
4. Properly label, date, and rotate all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
5. Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary station/work area in accordance with Health Department/ServSafe standards.
6. Assist, train, and direct culinary interns, general cooks, and Cook IVs in daily tasks.
7. Able to work all stations in designated shifts including but not limited to Garde Manger, A la Carte HotLine, Banquets, etc.
8. Perform other job-related duties as required, including nightly food requisitions from the butcher/storeroom and prep lists.

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Minimum of 4 years culinary experience OR a degree or certificate from a Culinary Institution plus 2 years culinary experience.
3. Complete a mystery basket cooking test to include 4 courses in 4 hours.
4. Complete a 25 question written cooking exam, covering modern fundamentals and classic cooking techniques with a score of 80%.
5. Post-employment: Must obtain ServSafe Handler certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Proficient with a minimum of two cuisines, including but not limited to Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, and Mexican.
2. Basic understanding and knowledge of inventory control, requisitions, and par levels.
3. Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possess a full tool kit.
4. Knowledgeable of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Possess a positive attitude with a professional appearance and demeanor.

Job Demands:

1. Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
2. Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
3. Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
4. Stooping Occasional (<33%)
5. Bending Occasional (<33%)
6. Walking Frequent (34-66%)
7. Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping, and repetitive wrist motions for stirring and chopping.
8. Must have the ability of taste buds to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel of food and beverage.
9. Must have the ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents.
10. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

This is a union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

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.