Apprentice, General/Line Cook
Apprentice, General/Line Cook
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Job Description
The Line Cook Apprenticeship focuses on food safety frontofhouse and backofhouse functions cooking techniques food storage best practices preparing and serving meals and more in collaboration with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). The apprentice will rotate through the Entertainment Complex Chocolatier and Devon Seafood & Steak.
Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):
- Achieve proficiency in culinary skillset competencies styles of food service and hospitality skills as directed by chefs and outlined in the apprenticeship program.*
- Prepare food items according to product build sheets following standardized recipes to include guests dietary requirements.*
- Ensure proper recipes and presentation standards and follow all food safety and sanitation procedures adhering to all federal state and local regulations.*
- Properly label store and inventory products and supplies. Rotate products and restock workstations as needed according to inventory control requisitions and par levels.*
- Maintain knowledge of menu and product offerings including ingredients allergens methods of preparation and proper service to accurately answer guest questions and provide recommendations.*
- Assist with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen walkin coolers and all storage areas.*
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Completion of high school or GED
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must pass prescreening for the Apprenticeship Program completed by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
- Must obtain ServSafe Allergen ServSafe Handler and all other related training and certifications required by the NRAEF Apprentice Standards.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must complete the associated online instruction outlined by the NRAEF Apprenticeship Program.
- Ability to identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
- Exhibit a basic knowledge understanding and application of knife skills and cooking techniques.
- Knowledgeable of weights and measures as well as basic math applications.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of inventory control requisitions and par levels.
- Ability to read and follow standardized recipes written in English.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Job Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
- Climbing Ladders Occasional (<33%)
- Reaching Forward Frequent (3466%)
- Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (10 ft maximum height)
- Lifting Frequent (3466%) (50 lbs maximum weight)
- Reaching Overhead Constant (>67%)
- Finger Dexterity Frequent (3466%)
- Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (3466%)
- Stooping Frequent (3466%)
- Bending Constant (>67%)
- Sitting Occasional (<15%)
- Standing Constant (>82%)
- Walking Constant (>67%)
- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).
- Additional physical requirements include repetitive elbow motions for chopping repetitive write 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 the ability of olfactory nerves to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity.
- Must be able to tolerate extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
- This job requires a good sense of vision (either corrected or uncorrected). Visual ability to operate moving equipment such as a car truck golf carts etc.
- This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens accounting ledgers using measurement devices).
- This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
- Must present a clean orderly and professional appearance practicing good hygiene.
- Must be able to meet schedule requirements which will include evenings weekends and holidays.
- Every apprentice will serve a probationary period of 250 hours. Estimated program length is 12 months but will vary based on competencies.
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.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Basic CC Security
- Child Labor Law
- ServSafe Allergen
- ServSafe Handler
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Employment Type
Trainee
