Entry Cook

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.

Culinary Team Members are responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of all food items at all times, placing orders for food in a timely manner, and creating aesthetically pleasing presentations of all food to include display props.

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):

• Follow standardized recipes*

• Assist utility personnel with maintaining cleanliness of the dish room and pot washing areas*

• Wash and sanitize all kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: fryers, grill, tilt skillet, steam kettle, broiler, worktables, sinks, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils*

• Sweep and mop kitchen floor as needed

• Remove all trash and breakdown boxes as needed

• Assist the warehouse runner to properly receive and store all food, non-food, and cleaning related items, while maintaining a clean and orderly operation*

• Deliver prepared items to assigned areas as needed

• Maintain safe, clean, and sanitized work areas*

• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Chef and Sous Chefs

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Post-employment: Must obtain RAMP Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle a fast pace and somewhat stressful environment

• Capable of following directions from Chefs, Directors, and Department leaders

• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills

• Must be friendly, upbeat, and work well with other employees and be able to interact with guests

• Display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines

• Ability to safeguard confidential information

• Ability to handle monetary transactions

• Well-honed skill set that includes the ability to oversee line production

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to comply with safety and security procedures

Job Demands:

• Must be available to work up to 30 hours per week, day and/or evenings, which will include weekends and some holidays

• Able to work in a hot kitchen

• Position requires standing, bending, walking, and lifting for entire shift

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. independently

• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals

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.