Kitchen Expeditor - Chocolatier

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Free parking at Hersheypark

Discounts on food & shopping

Job summary

The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio at Hersheypark is seeking a part-time team member to expedite food items and support a fast-paced service line.

You will plate, garnish, and coordinate with front-of-house staff while upholding Pennsylvania ServSafe standards and maintaining clean, organized workstations. Flexible schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for advancement within Hersheypark.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Follow and adhere to standardized recipes/menu items.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation.
• Assist with inventory and food preparation as needed.
• Demonstrate outlet style of cuisine through tasting and prep.

Responsibilities

• Plating, garnishing, and expediting food*.
• Maintain communication with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service to guests*.
• Assisting with training*.
• Minimizing waste*.
• Keeping work areas, walk-ins, and storage clean and organized.
• Storing food products properly.

Skills

Food handling procedures

Recipe troubleshooting

Station setup

Kitchen communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join the team at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, a year round, full service restaurant located at Hersheypark. The Chocolatier serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of chocolate for lunch and dinner. The space features past and present pieces from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind views of neighboring attractions, and a second-story patio and bar. The Chocolatier celebrates the life and legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by continuing to bring people together for happiness, fun, and of course, chocolate.

This position is responsible for expediting all food items according to standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality.

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):

• Plating, garnishing, and expediting food*
• Maintaining communication with front of house staff to ensure timely service to the guests*
• Assisting with training*
• Minimizing waste*
• Ensuring that all work areas remain clean and organized including walk in freezer, refrigerator, dry stock, and storage areas*
• Ensuring that all food products are stored properly*
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to exhibit proper food handling procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations and adhere to all ServSafe guidelines.
• 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 work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed, and cleanliness

Job Demands:

• Based on operational need, the working schedule may include up to 40+ hours per week
• Flexible schedule required, including days, evenings, split shifts, weekends and holidays
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time and ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• 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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