Lead Pastry Cook Job at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, Hershey, PA

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  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Join the team at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, an award-winning property featuring Hersheypark amusement park, GIANT Center arena, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, and Hershey Theatre. Thrilling roller coasters, action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our team members.

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The Lead Pastry Cook executes daily tasks related to daily food requisitions, various outlet production, finishing and organization of daily needs, maintaining freezer product pars, and assisting with leadership and mentorship of the team.

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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!

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Job Duties (Duties marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this job):

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    Produce dessert and bakery products while following recipes and/or chef’s directions consistently and efficiently with little supervision.*

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    Complete daily prep and production of high volume bakery products consistently and without sacrificing food quality.*

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    Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products to control food products.*

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    Assist in maintaining effective inventory levels. Complete food requisition, control prep inventories, outlet requisitions, and par levels.*

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    Write personal prep lists with regard to food and labor costs. Manage the stations and the needs of the bakery in the absence of the Pastry sous Chef with a positive, supportive attitude.*

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    Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily basis and maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines.*

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    Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

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    Minimum of 1 year of related high-production scratch bakery experience.

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    18 years of age or older.

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    Associate’s degree - Baking & Pastry Arts

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    Post-Employment - Must be able to obtain ServSafe Allergen and ServSafe Manager certifications.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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    Exhibit excellent knowledge, understanding, and application of all fundamental techniques of pastry, confectionery, and baked goods.

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    Skills and knowledge in the realm of kitchen production, various dessert styles, baked goods, confectionary and finishing techniques.

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    Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.

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    Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

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    Demonstrate leadership skills with work group or station partners, displaying the ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees, and customers.

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    Project a positive, self-motivated, and professional attitude at all times.

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Job Demands:

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

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    Reaching Forward Occasional (<33%)

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    Climbing Stairs Occasional (<33%) (ft maximum height)

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    Lifting Occasional (<33%) (50 lbs maximum weight)

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    Reaching Overhead Occasional (<33%)

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    Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)

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    Hand/Eye Coordination Frequent (34-66%)

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    Stooping Occasional (<33%)

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    Bending Occasional (<33%)

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    Sitting Occasional (<33%)

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    Standing Constant (>67%)

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    Walking Frequent (34-66%)

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    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.

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    This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.

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    Must be able to speak and read the English language.

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    Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

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

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Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. \nFor further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

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