Chef Associate at Open Face (FULL-TIME)

Eastman; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastman Museum is seeking a hospitality-focused team member to support food service operations. Typical duties include recipe preparation, quality control, and serving visitors with a focus on accuracy and presentation.

Responsibilities cover daily prep, open/close procedures, inventory management, and catering support, with emphasis on safety and a collaborative environment in a museum setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Monroe County Food Safety Certification.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and effective communication skills.
• Standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lbs, and other physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, test, and launch new recipes.
• Maintain accurate recipe, preparation, and quality-standard documentation.
• Consistently execute recipes with precision and attention to detail.
• Build meaningful connections with museum visitors, locals, and fellow team members.
• Expedite and deliver food orders with a focus on quality, presentation, and timing.
• Nurture peer guidance and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Complete daily food preparation and maintain consistent product quality.
• Keep workspaces, equipment, and dining areas clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Open and close the eatery according to established procedures.
• Maintain inventory and manage stock.
• Prep and fulfill catering orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Monroe County Food Safety Certification

Job description

Working Hours: Non-Exempt, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (includes weekends)
Pay Rate: $16.50 - $18.30 per hour (Additional pay on average $5-6 per hour for tips)

Create Great Food

• Create, refine, test, and launch new recipes.
• Maintain accurate recipe, preparation, and quality-standard documentation.
• Consistently execute recipes with precision and attention to detail.
• Build meaningful connections with museum visitors, locals, and fellow team members.
• Expedite and deliver food orders with a focus on quality, presentation, and timing.
• Nurture peer guidance and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Keep Eatery Running Strong

• Complete daily food preparation and maintain consistent product quality.
• Keep workspaces, equipment, and dining areas clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Open and close the eatery according to established procedures.

Universal Responsibilities:

• Maintain exceptional product and brand knowledge.
• Accurately and efficiently input Square POS orders.
• Expedite and deliver food orders.
• Consistently and accurately implement recipes.
• Execute precise prepping, slicing, and portioning.
• Clean and reset work surfaces, equipment, and dining areas.
• Perform daily dishwashing.
• Open and close the eatery.
• Maintain inventory and manage stock.
• Prep and fulfill catering orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to excel in the hospitality industry.
• Monroe County Food Safety Certification.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and effective communication skills.
• Maintain quality and consistency in performance and product.
• Maximize time management in a dynamic setting.
• Standing, walking, lifting (25lbs), carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, speaking, hearing, reading, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Work is primarily performed in moderate to light noise. Exposure to heat sources (oven and coffee maker, steam tables, etc.), hazardous equipment (knives, meat slicers, etc.), and cleaning agents (dish detergents, sanitizer, etc.).

The Eastman Museum is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Eastman Museum will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.