Pastry Cook I: Craft Elegant Desserts at a Luxury Hotel

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Employee discounts

401K contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage start

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, seeks a seasoned Pastry Cook to produce premium desserts and pastries in a fast-paced, high-end setting. You will maintain sanitation, manage mise en place, and train pastry interns and cooks under the supervision of the Pastry Chef.

This union-position role requires strong baking skills, a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lead teams. Excellent taste, teamwork, and adaptability in a landmark property are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years high product scratch bakery experience in an upscale/casual restaurant environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
• Able to obtain ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 daily.
• Maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines.
• Assist, train & direct Pastry Cook 2, Pastry Cook 3, Pastry Interns and Part-Time Pastry Cooks in daily tasks.
• Prepare & maintain mise en place on station for the required number of covers.
• Demonstrate leadership skills within your work group or station partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees & customers.

Skills

Scratch bakery

Pastry arts

ServSafe certification

Leadership / training

English communication

Education

Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mise en place

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Job description

The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort, seeks a seasoned Pastry Cook to produce premium desserts and pastries in a fast-paced, high-end setting. You will maintain sanitation, manage mise en place, and train pastry interns and cooks under the supervision of the Pastry Chef.

This union-position role requires strong baking skills, a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lead teams. Excellent taste, teamwork, and adaptability in a landmark property are essential.