Cook - The Hotel Hershey

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury resort known for its elegance and exceptional service as a Full-Time Cook. This role involves preparing meals in various dining venues, showcasing your culinary skills and creativity. With a focus on quality and presentation, you will contribute to an unforgettable dining experience for guests. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including free meals and health coverage. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to grow in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Meal During Shifts

Free Hersheypark Admission

Discounts

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401K

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or club.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for various restaurants and event spaces.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Knife Skills

A la Carte Cooking

Production Cooking

Training and Leadership

Proficiency in English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Full Toolkit

Job description

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Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort known for its elegance, signature services, and amenities. Located high above Hershey, it features 276 guest rooms, including 10 Villas with 48 luxury rooms, and 25,000 sq ft of meeting space. The historic 1930s hotel is an American Historic Hotel and a AAA Four-Diamond recipient.

As a Full-Time Cook, you'll prepare meals in one of our 6 restaurants or event spaces. Candidates should have general culinary knowledge, knife skills, and basic understanding of a la carte and production cooking. A positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor are essential. Apply and interview today!

Benefits include a free meal during shifts, free Hersheypark admission, discounts, and comprehensive health coverage starting the next month, plus 401K, paid time off, and more.

Available Positions

• General Cook - Banquets
• Cook IV - Banquets
• Cook III
• Cook III - 1933
• Cook II - Banquets
• Cook II - The Circular
• Cook I - 1933
• Cook I - Trevi5
• Cook I - Banquets/Garde Manager
• Cook I - 1933

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• At least 1 year of cooking experience or current culinary role in a restaurant, hotel, or club
• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certification required
• Complete a 3-course mystery basket cooking test in 4 hours

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, knife skills, and a full toolkit
• Understanding of weights, measures, and basic math
• Ability to train and lead culinary interns and cooks
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Skilled in at least two cuisines (e.g., Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, Mexican); complete a 3-course mystery basket test
• ServSafe certification required

Job Demands

• Reaching forward: Constant (>67%)
• Lifting: Frequent (34-66%), up to 50 lbs
• Reaching overhead: Occasional
• Finger dexterity: Constant
• Hand/eye coordination: Constant
• Stooping: Occasional
• Standing: Constant
• Walking: Frequent
• Additional physical requirements include repetitive motions for chopping, stirring, and tasting
• Must distinguish flavors, spices, temperatures, textures, and odors
• Able to work in extreme temperatures
• Position is unionized; schedule includes evenings and weekends based on seniority

Note: Management can reassign duties as needed. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal employment laws.