Job Description

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.

As a Full-Time Cook at The Hotel Hershey, you’ll prepare a meal at one of our 6 restaurants or Event spaces. This culinarian should have general knowledge, understanding and application of knife skills and cooking techniques. The Cook must possess at minimum a basic understanding of a ala carte setting as well as production. The Cook needs to possess a positive attitude with a professional appearance and demeanor. Apply and interview today.

As a Full-Time Team Member at The Hotel Hershey, enjoy sweet perks like FREE meal during your schedule shift, 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 all includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Positions currently available:

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• General Cook
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• Cook I - 1933
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• Pastry Cook 2
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Qualifications:

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  Must be 18 years of age or older

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  Must have a minimum of 1 year of cooking experience OR currently hold a culinary position in a similar restaurant, hotel or private club setting.

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  High school diploma or equivalent

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  Must obtain ServSafe certification.

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  Complete a mystery basket cooking test to include 3 courses in 4 hours.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possess a full tool kit.

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  Knowledgeable of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications.

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  Must be able to assist, train and direct culinary interns and general cooks in daily tasks

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  Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

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  Skilled with a minimum of two cuisines. Examples may include but not limited to Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, and Mexican. Complete a mystery basket cooking test to include 3 courses in 4 hours.

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  Must obtain ServSafe certification.

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Job Demands:

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

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  Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)

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  Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50lbs maximum weight)

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  Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)

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  Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)

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  Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)

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  Stooping Occasional (<33%)

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  Bending Occasional (<33%)

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  Standing Constant (>67%)

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  Walking Frequent (34-66%)

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  Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping, repetitive write motions for stirring and chopping.

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  Must have ability of taste buds to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel (smoothness, pungency, etc.) of food, and beverage.

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  Must have ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity.  

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  Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

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  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.

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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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