Cook - Hotel Hershey

Cook - The Hotel Hershey at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company

The Hotel Hershey is a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, the hotel features 276 guest rooms, including 10 Villas with 48 luxury sleeping rooms, and 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. Built in the 1930s, the historic hotel is a AAA Four‑Diamond Award winner.

As a Full‑Time Cook at The Hotel Hershey, you will prepare a meal at one of our six restaurants or event spaces. This culinarian should have general knowledge, understanding, and application of knife skills and cooking techniques, and be familiar with an a‑la‑carte setting as well as production. You must possess a positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor.

As a Full‑Time Team Member, you will enjoy perks such as a free meal during your scheduled shift, free admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more upon receiving your Employee  compensation includes wages plus medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the following month, 401(k) contribution, paid time off, and additional benefits.

• General Cook
• General Cook – Trevi 5
• Cook IV – Banquets
• Cook III
• Cook II – Banquets
• Cook I – 1933
• Cook I – Banquets/Garde Manager

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain Serv Safe certification
• Complete a mystery basket cooking test (three courses in four hours)

• Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and possess a full tool kit
• Knowledgeable of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications
• Must be able to assist, train, and direct culinary interns and general cooks in daily tasks
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English
• Skilled with a minimum of two cuisines (e.g., Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, Mexican)
• Must obtain Serv Safe certification

• Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
• Lifting Frequent (34–66%) (maximum weight 50 lbs)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional/Bending Occasional
• Standing Constant (>67%)
• Walking Frequent (34–66%)
• Repetitive elbow motions for chopping; repetitive wrist motions for stirring and chopping
• Ability to distinguish flavors, spices, temperature, and mouthfeel of food and beverage
• Ability to distinguish odors and scents as to appeal and intensity
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Union position; schedule based on union seniority; must be able to work evenings and weekends

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Restaurants

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.