Cook

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 25,637 - 28,833; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness Center

On-site childcare center

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in New York is looking for a qualified Cook in its Catering & Events department. The role involves assisting the sous chef in food preparation, maintaining kitchen equipment, and ensuring high-quality service to customers. Candidates should have a high school degree, preferably with culinary education, and at least one year of relevant food service experience. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one-year experience working in a food service establishment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef with preparing hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch.
• Take inventory and restock products.
• Maintain cooking equipment and a sanitary work environment.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs on kitchen and coffee equipment.
• Provide quality food and beverages for customers.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in a courteous manner.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions and proper sanitation procedures

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to accept change of direction with a positive attitude

Maintaining consistent attendance and punctuality

High standards of personal appearance and grooming

Proficient in Outlook and Excel

Knowledge of a point-of-sale system

Understanding of the Spanish language

Education

High school degree

Culinary education

Job description

Position Description

The Culinary Services department at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate for a Cook position in our Catering & Events department.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef with preparing hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch including eggs, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, and soup.
• Take inventory and restock products.
• Maintain cooking equipment and a sanitary work environment.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs on the kitchen and coffee equipment.
• Consistently provide quality food and beverages for all customers by adhering to the menu, health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.

Position Requirements

Education

High school degree is required. Culinary education is helpful.

Experience

Must have a minimum of one-year experience working in a food service establishment.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and proper sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain an organized work space.
• Ability to accept change of direction in work and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of a point-of-sale system preferred.
• Nassau County Department of Health sanitation certificate preferred.
• Ability to understand the Spanish language is helpful.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning.
• Receiving of information through oral communication and a computer.
• Exposure to heat and noise.

Supplemental Information

Apply if you’re passionate about food:

Position Number: 02009

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics and bioinformatics. The Laboratory is recognized internationally for its excellence in research and educational activities. For more information about CSHL, please visit

The hourly rate for this role is $18.61 to $20.93. The hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center.