Prep Cook (PT) - Devon

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Hersheypark admission

Free parking

Discounts on food & shopping

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is seeking a part-time team member for Devon Seafood + Steak in Hershey, PA. You will prepare seafood and premium steak dishes per recipes, while upholding food safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include cooking, plating, station setup, inventory support, and assisting with training. Flexible hours, including mornings and evenings, may apply.

Qualifications

• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality.
• Ability to manage multiple prep tasks and stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency.
• Regularly clean and sanitize the work area to maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Prepare, cook, plate, garnish, and expedite food for service.
• Store all food products following guidelines and rotate stock.
• Minimize waste and ensure products are prepared per recipe and guidelines.
• Maintain communication with front of house staff for timely service.
• Assist with training newer staff in processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe follow-through

Workstation setup

Cuisine knowledge

Inventory management

Multi-station prep

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Devon Seafood + Steak - Comfortably upscale and refined. Devon provides the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy simply prepared seafood sourced globally and premium steaks. Our wine cellar offers an award winning wine list and handcrafted cocktails that complement a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

This position is responsible for the food production of Devon Seafood + Steak and assisting the culinary team with a variety of tasks.

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 all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality. Adhere to all food safety guidelines at all times.*
• Regularly clean and sanitize the work area to maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times.*
• Prepare, cook, plate, garnish, and expedite food for service.*
• Store all food products following appropriate guidelines. Organize items in walk-ins and ensure proper storage and item rotation.*
• Minimize waste and ensure product is being produced according to its recipe and guidelines.*
• Maintain communication with front of house staff to ensure timely service to the guests.*
• Assist with training newer staff in processes and procedures.*
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older on the date of applying
• Must be certified or be able to pass a ServSafe class (ServSafe Training – will be provided)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Average to above knife skills
• Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty
• Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation
• Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation
• Ability to assist Chef with maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance
• Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness

Job Demands

• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for up to eight hours at a time, walk, bend at the waist and knees and have repeated manual dexterity, and the ability to push, pull, and reach above shoulder level, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Must be able to withstand the temperatures of a kitchen/food stand environment
• Must be comfortable with exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Employee must provide proper footwear (black non-skid/non-slip sneakers)
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with shifts starting as early as 7 AM and ending as late as 10 PM

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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