Lead Line Cook — Banquets, Stations & Mentoring

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Hershey Lodge, part of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, seeks an experienced full-time cook with strong knife skills and leadership. You will prepare high-quality meals, mentor interns, and manage station shifts in a bustling resort kitchen.

Requirements include 4+ years of culinary experience or a culinary degree plus 2 years, a high school diploma, and ServSafe certification. Union environment with long evening/weekend hours and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years culinary experience or a culinary degree with 2+ years experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must obtain ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

• Produce foods and large volumes with minimal supervision while maintaining quality.
• Exhibit proficient knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
• Label, date, and rotate all products to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary station per Health Dept/ServSafe standards.
• Lead and train culinary interns and junior cooks on daily tasks.
• Work across all stations and shifts as required (Garde Mante, hot line, banquets).
• Control inventories, requisitions, and par levels.
• Assist in developing and writing new menu ideas and recipes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Leadership

English proficiency

Culinary diversity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Hershey Lodge, part of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, seeks an experienced full-time cook with strong knife skills and leadership. You will prepare high-quality meals, mentor interns, and manage station shifts in a bustling resort kitchen.

Requirements include 4+ years of culinary experience or a culinary degree plus 2 years, a high school diploma, and ServSafe certification. Union environment with long evening/weekend hours and excellent benefits are offered.