Cook - Hotel Hershey

Cook - The Hotel Hershey

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Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

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 six 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 an a la carte setting as well as production. The Cook needs to possess a positive attitude with a professional appearance and demeanor.

As a Full-Time Team Member at The Hotel Hershey, you will enjoy perks such as a free meal during your scheduled shift, free admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more once you receive your Employee ! Your total compensation includes not only the hourly wage but also medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month, a 401(k) contribution, paid time off, and more.

• General Cook
• Cook I - 1933

• 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 to include 3 courses in 4 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. Examples may include but are not limited to Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, and Mexican. Complete a mystery basket cooking test to include 3 courses in 4 hours.
• Must obtain Serv Safe certification.

• Reaching Forward Constant (>67%)
• Lifting Frequent (34‑66%) (50 lbs maximum weight)
• Reaching Overhead Occasional
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• Stooping Occasional (Bending Occasional)
• Standing Constant (>67%)
• Walking Frequent (34‑66%)
• Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping, repetitive write motions for stirring and chopping.
• Must have ability to distinguish between flavors, spices, temperature, and mouthfeel of food and beverage.
• Must have ability to distinguish between odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.