Pastry Cook
Pastry Cook
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Job Description
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 276 guest rooms including 10 Villas with 48 luxury sleeping rooms as well as 25000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930s hotel is aHistoric Hotel of America and a AAA FourDiamond Award winner.
As a FullTime Team Member on the The Hotel Hershey Pastry Team youll prepare pastry baked goods and desserts for one of our 6 restaurants or Event spaces. This culinarian should have general knowledge of production and finishing techniques of all baking and pastry products. This individual also displays leadership in the realm of kitchen production plated desserts baked goods and finishing techniques. The Cook needs to possess a positive attitude with a professional appearance and demeanor. Apply and interview today.
As a FullTime Team Member at The Hotel Hershey enjoy sweet perks like FREE meal during your schedule shift 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 all includes Medical Dental and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month 401K Contribution paid time off and so much more!
Positions currently available:
- PASTRY COOK IV
- PASTRY COOK III
- PASTRY COOK II Harvest
- PASTRY COOK I
- PASTRY COOK I HARVEST
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum of 1 year high product scratch bakery experience with a main focus in yeast dough
Degree or Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts; 2 years related work experience may be substituted for education.
High school diploma or equivalent
Must obtain ServSafe certification.
Complete a baking and pastry practical exam to test actual abilities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Superior baking and pastry skills and knowledge
Proficient pastry skills including: icing glazing and piping torting/building of cakes and frames individual dessert production & basic and advanced baking techniques
Knowledge of bread structure dough hydration and lamination process for bakery station
Knowledge of European classic pastry styles and techniques
Able to follow recipes or chefs directions without supervision
Demonstrate advanced ability in all food cookery techniques
Demonstrate ability to lead direct & train other employees and externs
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment good knife skills and possess a full tool kit
Working knowledge of weights and measures as well as basic math applications
Professional appearance and demeanor
Utilize interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
Ability to work organized alone or within a team environment
Ability to speak read and write in English
Ability to handle a fast paced and at times an extremely stressful environment
Capable of following directions from Chefs Directors and department leaders
Pass a written culinary/pastry test covering modern fundamentals and classic baking and pastry techniques with a score of at least 75
Complete a baking and pastry practical exam to test actual abilities
Must obtain ServSafe certification.
Job Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
Reaching Forward Constant >67
Lifting Frequent 3466 50lbs maximum weight)
Reaching Overhead Occasional <33
Finger Dexterity Constant >67
Hand/Eye Coordination Constant >67
Stooping Occasional <33
Bending Occasional <33
Standing Constant >67
Walking Frequent 3466
Pushing/Pulling <33 150lbs maximum weight)
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 be able to perform repetitive motions. Must have the ability to use body parts on a regular and continuing basis repeating the same motions for a reasonable period of time without resting.
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 managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
