Cook

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, located in New York, seeks a Cook for the Catering & Events team. This seasonal, fixed-term role supports breakfast and lunch service, assists the sous chef, and prepares hot and cold foods while maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities to interact with campus guests. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of food service experience; culinary education is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary education helpful.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a food service establishment.
• Proficiency in following instructions and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain organized workspace.
• Strong attendance and punctuality; neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef with preparing hot and cold foods for breakfast and lunch.
• Take inventory and restock products.
• Maintain cooking equipment and sanitary work area.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs on kitchen and coffee equipment.
• Provide quality food and beverages by adhering to menu and safety guidelines.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Positive attitude

Attendance punctuality

Personal appearance

Outlook

Excel

POS system

Sanitation certificate

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Excel

POS system

Job description

Worker Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job Description:

Position Description:

*Sign On Bonus*

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $18.61 - $22.20. The salary range and/or 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 salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Environment:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

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

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu