Food Server - Institution jobs in Lebanon, PA

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00 or more based on your experience

Minimum Age: 18 years of age or older

Availability: Requires availability to work nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Shift times will vary based on seasonal operating hours and business need. There may be some limited weekday shifts available during off-peak periods.

Hershey's Chocolate World is the most popular brand experience in the world. Nearly four million guests visit our location in Hershey, Pennsylvania every year. Our guests come to experience our attractions, enjoy dining in our food court, and shopping for souvenirs, treats, and gifts. Part of what makes our guests' experience so amazing is the exceptional customer service our team provides. In fact, our mission is to create extraordinary impressions through our people. If you would like to be part of the Hershey's Chocolate World team that brings our mission to life every day, keep reading to find a career that fits your interest and abilities.

Our team members are the key to bringing our exceptional food experiences to life. Hershey's Kitchens Beer, Wine, and Food Servers work in any of several signature food "action stations" to both prep and serve our guests. Excellent perks, career growth, customer-focused service, and the opportunity to further our culture of hospitality created by our founder, Milton S. Hershey, make Hershey's Chocolate World the best place to work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in food prep and production, service, and guest interaction. Such skills to include multitasking, ability to think ahead and plan, lead self and others, sense of urgency, meet or exceed the pace set by leaders, and overall preparedness for peak service periods.

A Day in the Life

• Hershey's Kitchens Beer, Wine, and Food Servers provide prompt and courteous service to Hershey's Chocolate World guests in any one of our savory food action stations
• Candidates will complete all the prep work appropriate of the food and beverages offered in their station for the expected level of business
• Team members will be responsible for cleaning workstations and equipment according to standard operating procedures and weekly/monthly schedules
• Engage with guests by recommending and helping them choose beverages
• Hershey's Kitchens Beer, Wine, and Food Servers will complete daily temperature logs; properly rotate, label, and store prepped food items; monitor hot and cold food holding temperatures; and other required food safety duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty such as assist with cashiering when needed or stocking/restocking inventory

What You'll Need

• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Candidates must possess (or be able to complete within 6 months) Pennsylvania RAMP server training and ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and team player attitude
• Perform basic side work tasks (stocking, prepping, and cleaning)
• Serve alcoholic beverages according to SOP with appropriate glassware and garnishes
• Perform beer, wine, and food server skills typical of a kitchen environment (knife skills, follow recipe, attention to detail, etc.)
• Ability to read and follow a recipe and instructions
• Ability to work at a fast pace for an extended period

Who We Are Looking For

• Individual with a high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of experience in high volume restaurant, hotel, or catering operation is required
• Previous experience with serving alcohol is preferred but not required

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Must maintain a neat appearance and meet the uniform standards
• Must be able to continuously push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk or stand for 5-8 hours
• Position requires repetitive tasks with repetitive motions
• Position requires pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Position requires communication skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team

What's in it for you?

• Free meal and non-alcoholic drinks for every shift worked
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay and the opportunity for annual pay raises
• 50% OFF all Hershey Kitchens' food plus free candy
• Employee recognition programs, cook-outs, and many other activities

This description covers the most significant duties performed, but you may be responsible for other minor-related work assignments.