Pastry Cook 4

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid time off

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA is seeking a Full-Time Pastry Team Member to produce and refine desserts, following recipes and chef directions. You will keep a clean station, assist interns and cooks, and maintain high quality while supporting pastry operations.

This role is union-based, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K contributions, PTO, and exclusive employee perks such as free Hersheypark admission and discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts; 2 years related work experience may be substituted for education.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification.
• Complete a baking and pastry practical exam to test actual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce dessert and bakery products following recipes and chef directions.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work environment daily.
• Project professional attitude at all times.
• Prepare mise en place for required covers.
• Assist Pastry Interns and Pastry Cooks in daily tasks.

Skills

Pastry arts

English fluency

Team player

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Baking and Pastry Arts degree

High school diploma

Job description

Join the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and has 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930's hotel is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

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 without supervision
• Maintain clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily basis
• Maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines
• Project positive, self motivated & professional attitude at all times
• Prepare and maintain mise en place on station for the required number of covers
• Keep busy, consistently looking to help others as time allows
• Work safely with and around equipment with moving parts, knives, hot surfaces & steam
• Consistently checks quality of food items needed for daily mise en place, practicing proper rotation (FIFO) and prep levels
• Able to handle multiple large amounts of prep levels with consistency and without sacrificing food quality
• Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products to control food products
• Able to control prep inventories, outlet requisitions and par levels
• Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees, and customers
• Assist Pastry Interns and Part-Time Pastry Cooks in daily tasks for profitable success of the department as a whole
• Write personal prep lists with regard to food and labor costs
• Able to manage the stations and the needs of the pastry shop in the absence of the Executive/Assistant Pastry Chef with a positive, supportive attitude

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree or Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts; 2 years related work experience may be substituted for education.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification.
• Complete a baking and pastry practical exam to test actual abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Display solid skills and knowledge in the realm of kitchen production, plated desserts, baked goods, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Ability to receive, understand, and carry out instructions
• Proficient pastry skills including: icing, glazing and piping, torting/building of cakes and frames, individual dessert production & basic and advanced baking techniques
• Knowledge of bread structure, dough hydration, and lamination process for bakery station
• Knowledge of European classic pastry styles and techniques
• Able to follow recipes or chef’s directions without supervision
• Demonstrate advanced ability in all food cookery techniques
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and possess a full pastry tool kit
• Working knowledge of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Utilize interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Ability to work organized alone or within a team environment
• Ability to handle a fast paced, and at times, an extremely stressful environment
• Capable of following directions and communicating with Chefs, Directors, and Department Leaders

Job Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Bending Occasional (<33%)
• Walking Frequent (34-66%)
• Pushing/Pulling (<33%) (150lbs maximum weight)
• Must have ability of taste buds to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel (smoothness, pungency, etc.) of food, and beverage.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions. Must have the ability to use body parts on a regular and continuing basis repeating the same motions for a reasonable period of time without resting.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• This is a union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

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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