Pastry Cook - EC

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Hersheypark amusement park spans 121 acres and welcomes guests to experience Hersheypark 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, a zoo, and an entire water park.

The Pastry Cook executes daily tasks to complete all food production for The Sweeterie Confectionary Kitchen and Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor.

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 .

• Prepare assigned quantities of desserts, baked goods, and/or ice cream. Portion, finish, and assemble menu items in accordance with recipe guidelines.
• Complete designated prep levels following established recipes with consistency and without sacrificing food quality.
• Assist in control of prep inventories, outlet requisitions and par levels. Restock all items as needed during shift.
• Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products and awareness to control food products and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily basis and maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 year of related industry experience – high production scratch bakery or full confectionary kitchen.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Certificate of Completion – Baking & Pastry Arts.
• Post‑Employment:
  Must be able to obtain Serve Safe certification.

• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
• Skills and knowledge in the realm of kitchen production, various dessert styles and baked goods.
• Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees & customers.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Exhibits solid knowledge, understanding and application of all fundamental techniques of pastry and baked goods.
• Displays the ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees & customers; project a positive, self‑motivated & professional attitude at all times.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Reaching forward occasionally (climbing stairs occasionally – 67%).
• Walking frequently (34‑66%).
• Requires a good sense of vision (corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car, truck, golf carts, etc.
• Regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• Substantial movements (motions) of wrists, hands, and/or fingers (repetitive motion).

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitality

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.