Cook 1 - Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar

Job Duties

• Prepare and execute dishes to exacting standards during service on assigned stations (e.g., pantry, sauté, broil, fry, dessert).
• Maintain ownership of assigned station, ensuring it is clean, organized, and properly stocked before, during, and after service.
• Follow standardized recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency across all menu items.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service, especially during high-volume periods.
• Communicate effectively with other line cooks, prep staff, and the expeditor to ensure timely ticket completion.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring only dishes that meet our standards leave the kitchen.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling and storage.
• Learn and maintain allergy information for all menu items.
• Assist with prep work and other kitchen duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Average to above knife skills
• Ability to follow and troubleshoot recipes/menu items with little or no difficulty
• Ability to efficiently set up and maintain a workstation
• Ability to demonstrate the outlet style of cuisine through food tasting and preparation
• Ability to assist Chef with maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Ability to handle average amounts of prep work and work 2-3 stations with little or no difficulty and minimal assistance
• Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed and cleanliness
• Ability to exhibit proper food handling procedures in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations and adhere to all ServSafe guidelines.

Job Demands

• Based on operational need, (including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays,) the working schedule may include up to 40+ hours per week
• Flexible schedule required, including days, evenings, split shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Must be comfortable working in temperature variations