Job Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where 2,100 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with an extraordinary cost-free career focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight, the school has almost 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is currently seeking a part-time Cook to join the team. We have a unique opportunity in which you would cook healthy dishes, interact with a diverse population of adults and students, and assist with a variety of responsibilities to help keep the Food Service Department operating smoothly. Each day is different!

This is a service-orientated position that provides the best menu for students and staff at the dining halls, residences, health center, catered events & special events. It provides support to meet the school’s food service programs, such as preparing appealing and nutritious meals, fulfillment of menu orders, and maintaining a food safe work environment (cleaning & sanitation) to enhance the well-being of the students and staff.

The work schedule is considered flex Monday - Thursday with hours between 6:30 am - 8:00 pm and will not exceed 29 hours per week. Hours of operation may change due to seasonal or department needs. This is a year-round position and it’s part of the Bargaining Local Union 464. The hourly rate starts at $25.84, and it will increase after the first year of employment. Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.

• High School Diploma or GED Required.


• Prior experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen environment with knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles & catering events.


• Culinary/catering and operation of large commercial kitchen equipment required.


• Valid NSF Serv-Safe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire within six months.


• Valid PA Driver’s License in good standing.


• HACCP training.


• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and convert recipes.


• Ability to operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment.


• Physically capable of lifting and/or carrying up to 50+ pounds on a frequent basis.


• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.


• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of children/youth & adults.


• Spanish fluency a plus.


• Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.


• Candidates should be willing to actively engage with MHS Students.

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