Cook - Experienced (The Double Eagle at the Chautauqua Golf Club)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable not-for-profit organization located in New York is seeking an experienced seasonal Cook for The Double Eagle at the Chautauqua Golf Club. This role involves preparing food, maintaining kitchen safety, and working evenings and weekends. Candidates need a minimum of 3-5 years of culinary experience. Compensation starts at $20 per hour, potentially increasing with experience. Housing is not provided, so applicants should plan accordingly.

Benefits

Referral bonus of $500

Access to programs at the Amphitheater

Qualifications

• Trained professional cook with 3–5 years of combined culinary education and experience.
• Familiar with FIFO food storage practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean working environment and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipe cards and prepares food for menu items.
• Prepares kitchen for the shift including ingredients and equipment.
• Monitors other cooks and culinary team members as requested.
• Communicates with front-of-house managers on menu items.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Cook - Experienced (The Double Eagle at the Chautauqua Golf Club)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Culinary

Requisition Number: COOKE004496

• Posted: December 22, 2025
• Full‑Time
• Rate: $20 USD per hour (may increase to $23 USD with experience)

Locations

The Athenaeum Hotel, 3 S Lake Dr, Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Address applies to the Double Eagle venue.

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $20.00/hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $23.00/hour.

About Your Work Day

• Follows recipe cards, prepares food for menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
• Prepares kitchen for the shift including ingredients and equipment.
• Monitors other cooks and culinary team members as requested.
• Maintains food safety and a clean working environment.
• Communicates with front‑of‑house managers on menu items and ingredients.
• Properly stores, labels, and rotates products (FIFO).
• Primarily works lunch and evening services in eight‑hour shifts; may be required to work weekends and may not receive two consecutive days off if full‑time.
• May be required to inventory food station items nightly, weekly, or monthly and report to the Sous Chef or senior cook.
• All other duties as assigned.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program offers a $500 referral bonus (after taxes) to active employees who refer a candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90 days from the first physical date of work. For seasonal positions less than 6 months, the new employee must remain employed for at least 30 days and through the closing date of the season (last Sunday in August).

About Your Schedule

Seasonal employment runs each summer from June to August, with possible pre‑season and post‑season work depending on business needs. Schedules include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Typical shifts are eight hours, with start times ranging 5 am to 5 pm. You will confirm your final schedule during the interview/offer process.

About Living on the Grounds

No employer‑provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of arts, lectures, and recreational activities. The Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

Employees receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many programs at the Amphitheater.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in its strategic plan, 150 Forward. The Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Required Experience

Trained professional cook with 3–5 years of combined culinary education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.