Giant Center Entry Cook

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission

Free parking

Food discount

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is seeking a Part-Time Team Member for Hersheypark Entertainment Complex venues including Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, and Hershey Theatre. This entry-level role focuses on food preparation in a fast-paced arena environment.

You will follow prep sheets and standardized recipes, maintain safe kitchen practices, and support culinary staff across multiple locations, with perks like free admission and parking after you start.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn and follow standardized recipes.
• Able to work at multiple Hershey locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per prep sheets and recipes with speed and quality.
• Assist utility staff to maintain dish room cleanliness.
• Wash and sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Deliver prepared items to assigned areas.
• Perform duties as assigned by Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Maintain safe, clean and sanitized work areas.
• Comply with safety and security procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Follow directions

Positive attitude

English literacy

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Giant Center is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena, and hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances and events. Action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our Hersheypark Entertainment Complex team members at Hersheypark, Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, or Hershey Theatre.

Responsible for preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality, using safe food handling procedures.

As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like 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 all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality, using safe food handling procedures*
• Assist utility personnel to maintain cleanliness of the dish room and pot washing areas*
• Wash and sanitize all kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: fryers, grill, tilt skillet, smokers, worktables, sinks, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes and utensils*
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor as needed
• Remove all trash and break down boxes as needed
• Maintain safe, clean and sanitized work areas*
• Comply with safety and security procedures outlined in the employee handbook*
• Assist the warehouse runner to properly receive and store all food, non-food and cleaning related items, while maintaining a clean and orderly operation*
• Deliver prepared items to assigned areas as needed
• Perform all duties as assigned by Executive Chef and Sous Chefs as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to follow directions from direct supervisors and Chefs
• Must follow appropriate standards for food preparation.
• Must be able to project a positive, self-motivated, professional attitudes at all times
• Must be able to read and write and understand English
• Follows appropriate standards for food preparation
• Willingness to learn
• Must be able to follow Standardized Recipe and safe food practices
• Must be able to work at multiple locations within the Hershey Entertainment Complex
• Versed in standardized food storage skills (rotations, labeling, cooling temperatures, etc.)
• Be mindful of ingredient cost when preparing recipes

Job Demands

• Must be able to do physical work and lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Must wear approved uniform and footwear

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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