Full Time Pastry Cook II - Hershey's Chocolate World $18.50

The Hershey Company•Lower Swatara Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Pastry Cook II is responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods. They must ensure the quality of ingredients, maintain equipment, and create recipes that meet the establishment’s standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for baking and a keen eye for detail.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Pastry Cook, baker, or in a relevant role.
Great attention to detail and creativity.
Knowledge of baking techniques and food industry regulations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
Must be servsafe certified

Nice To Haves

A degree or certification in culinary arts or a related field is often preferred.
Previous experience as a pastry cook, piping, decorating, working in professional kitchen and bakery environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare a wide variety of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, and bread.
Follow traditional and modern recipes to meet quality standards.
Measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment.
Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure company standards and SOPs are met.
Maintain a clean and tidy working area.
Follow all food safety procedures.
Receive, and store supplies properly.
Perform tests to ensure dough or batter is mixed to the right consistency.
Remain current on cooking trends and best practices.
Monitor baking progress using specific tools like thermometers or toothpicks.
Support leadership in training of new techniques and products
Follow all company standards and expectations
Requires repetitive motion of the hands, wrists, and forearms. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and twisting.