Lead Pastry Cook

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a Lead Pastry Cook at Hersheypark. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality baked goods, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness. Perks include free admission to Hersheypark and comprehensive benefits starting from the first month. This full-time position is ideal for candidates with an Associate’s degree in Baking & Pastry Arts and at least 1 year of industry experience. Apply now to join our vibrant team!

Benefits

Free admission to Hersheypark

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K Contribution

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain ServSafe Allergen and ServSafe Manager certifications post-employment.

Responsibilities

• Produce dessert and bakery products efficiently with little supervision.
• Maintain high food quality and assist in inventory levels.
• Manage station needs in the absence of the Pastry sous Chef.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pastry techniques

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree - Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

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Join the team at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, an award-winning property featuring Hersheypark amusement park, GIANT Center arena, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, and Hershey Theatre. Thrilling roller coasters, action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our team members.

The Lead Pastry Cook executes daily tasks related to daily food requisitions, various outlet production, finishing and organization of daily needs, maintaining freezer product pars, and assisting with leadership and mentorship of the team.

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 (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

• Produce dessert and bakery products while following recipes and/or chef’s directions consistently and efficiently with little supervision.*
• Complete daily prep and production of high volume bakery products consistently and without sacrificing food quality.*
• Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products to control food products.*
• Assist in maintaining effective inventory levels. Complete food requisition, control prep inventories, outlet requisitions, and par levels.*
• Write personal prep lists with regard to food and labor costs. Manage the stations and the needs of the bakery in the absence of the Pastry sous Chef with a positive, supportive attitude.*
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily basis and maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines.*
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years of related experience.
• Industry Experience - High production scratch bakery.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree - Baking & Pastry Arts
• Post-Employment - Must be able to obtain ServSafe Allergen and ServSafe Manager certifications.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exhibit excellent knowledge, understanding, and application of all fundamental techniques of pastry, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Skills and knowledge in the realm of kitchen production, various dessert styles, baked goods, confectionary and finishing techniques.
• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate leadership skills with work group or station partners, displaying the ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Project a positive, self-motivated, and professional attitude at all times.
  
  

Job Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Reaching Forward Occasional (Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (ft maximum height) Lifting Occasional (<33%) (50 lbs maximum weight) Reaching Overhead Occasional (

Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)

Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)

Stooping Occasional (Bending Occasional (Sitting Occasional (

Standing Constant (>67%)

Walking Frequent (34-66%)

This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.

This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.

Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Restaurants

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