Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. We hope you'll enjoy the sweet hospitality and iconic chocolate details around every corner.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.
As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like 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 includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!
Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job): Produce consistent food projects while following recipes with reduced supervision and direction from the chef's, while maintaining quality standards. Exhibits an advanced knowledge, understanding and application of knife skills and cooking techniques. Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment. Properly label, date and rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation. Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary/work area in accordance with Health Department/ ServSafe standards. Assist, train and guide culinary interns and general cooks in daily tasks. Able to work multiple stations in your designated area, on your designated shift to include but not limited to Garde Manager, A la Carte Hot Line, Banquets, etc. Basic understanding and knowledge of inventory control, requisitions, and par levels. Performs other job related duties as required, to include nightly food requisitions from the butcher/storeroom and prep lists, etc.
Qualifications: 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 Complete a mystery basket cooking test to include 3 courses in 4 hours. Must obtain ServSafe certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 not limited to Asian, Italian, Classical, New American, and Mexican.
Job Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Reaching Forward Constant (>67%) Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50lbs 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 wrist motions for stirring and chopping. Must have ability of taste buds to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel (smoothness, pungency, etc.) of food, and beverage. Must have ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among 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. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer
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