Pastry Cook - EC

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading amusement park where you can unleash your creativity as a Pastry Cook! This role offers the chance to prepare delicious desserts and baked goods in a fun and energetic environment. Enjoy sweet perks like free admission and discounts while working in a dynamic kitchen setting. If you have a passion for baking and a knack for teamwork, this position is perfect for you! Embrace the opportunity to create delightful treats that bring joy to guests all year long.

Benefits

FREE admission to Hersheypark

Discounts on food & shopping

Parking benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in high production scratch bakery.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble desserts and baked goods according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the work environment.

Skills

Baking

Pastry Techniques

Food Quality Control

Team Communication

Education

Certificate of Completion - Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

Hersheypark Entertainment Complex
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Description

Hersheypark amusement park spans 121-acres, and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark Happy all year long! As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark is home to more than 70 rides including 15 coasters and 20+ kiddie rides, as well as a zoo, and an entire water park.

The Pastry Cook executes daily tasks to complete all food production for The Sweeterie Confectionary Kitchen and Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor.

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 assigned quantities of desserts, baked goods, and/or ice cream. Portion, finish, and assemble menu items in accordance with recipe guidelines.

Complete designated prep levels following established recipes with consistency and without sacrificing food quality.

Assist in control of prep inventories, outlet requisitions and par levels. Restock all items as needed during shift.

Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products and awareness to control food products and minimize waste.

Maintain 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 industry experience - high production scratch bakery or full confectionary kitchen

18 years of age or older

Must have a valid Drivers' License

Certificate of Completion - Baking & Pastry Arts

Post-Employment - Must be able to obtain ServeSafe certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.

Skills and knowledge in the realm of kitchen production, various dessert styles and baked goods.

Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees & customers.

Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Exhibits solid knowledge, understanding and application of all fundamental techniques of pastry and baked goods.

Displays the ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees & customers; project a positive, self-motivated & professional attitude at all times.

Job Demands:

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

• Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)
• Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (ft maximum height)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)
• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasional (<33%)
• Bending Occasional (<33%)
• Sitting Occasional (<33%)
• 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.
• 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
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