Cook - Entry (Bellinger Dining Hall)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking entry-level cooks for seasonal employment at a vibrant dining hall. This role offers the opportunity to prepare meals for a diverse community, emphasizing teamwork and dedication. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring food quality and safety while working flexible hours. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences during the summer season, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and collaboration, making a meaningful impact in the culinary arts.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Access to Programs

Potential Housing Assistance

Qualifications

• No prior culinary experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature.
• Maintain food safety and a clean working environment.
• Communicate effectively with FOH Managers on buffet items.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Dedicated

Self-Starter

Education

Culinary Experience

Job description

Cook - Entry (Bellinger Dining Hall)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Culinary

Requisition Number: COOKE003941

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• Posted : December 20, 2024
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

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New York State - Hotel 3
The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

New York State - Hotel 3
The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Bellinger Dining Hall caters to visiting students who’ve come to broaden their perspectives at Chautauqua.Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily during the summer season.

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.00/Hour.

About Your Work Day

• Follows recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
• Maintains food safety and a clean working environment.
• Competent communication with FOH Managers on buffet items and their ingredients,
• Proper Storage, Labeling, and rotation of products (FIFO).
• Positive team player who is dependable and punctual.
• Cooks may work full-time or part-time with some opportunities for overtime, depending on schedule needs. Typically working lunch and evening services in eight-hour shifts, many Cooks will be required to work weekends and may not receive two days off in a row if working full-time.
• May be required to inventory food station items on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis and report inventory to Sous Chef or senior cook.
• All other duties as assigned.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm.

About Living on the Grounds

Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer-provided or employer-assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.

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 four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution’s office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward .One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

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Education

Experience

Preferred

No prior culinary experience is required for this position.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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