Cook 1 - Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar

Be part of the opening team at Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar, downtown Hershey’s newest restaurant and bar. Located near the iconic intersection of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenue, Hershey Social features bold flavors, signature cocktails, and over-the-top desserts inspired by Hershey’s chocolate roots.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Skills

• 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.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule required, including days, evenings, split shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Based on operational need, the working schedule may include up to 40+ hours per week.

Benefits

• FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark.
• Discounts on food & shopping as soon as you receive your Employee ID.

Job Demands

• 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.