Cook, Prep

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Village of Laurel Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a Prep Cook to support the chef and kitchen staff by preparing hot and cold foods, assembling sandwiches and salads, and maintaining sanitary procedures in food storage areas.

You will follow directions, uphold high standards of cleanliness, and assist with general kitchen projects as needed; prior cooking experience is preferred.

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods, with an hourly wage between $17.72 and $21.14.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of cooking experience in restaurant, catering, or hotel preferred.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s).
• Make sandwiches and salads as directed by chef(s).
• Follow proper sanitation procedures.
• Provide support to the chef(s) which involves providing project information as needed.

Skills

Knife Skills

Equipment operation

Cold food prep

Sanitation procedures

Personal grooming

POS knowledge

Health dept certificate

Spanish language

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Description

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an individual for the position of Prep Cook. The responsibilities of the Prep Cook will include preparing food as directed by the chef and cook staff, making sandwiches and salads and maintaining sanitary procedures in the kitchen and food storage areas.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s)
• Making sandwiches and salads as directed by chef(s)
• Follow proper sanitation procedures.
• Provides support to the chef(s)which involves:
• Providing project information as needed.

Position Requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

One-year cooking experience in restaurant, catering, or hotel preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knife Skills
• Basic equipment operation & safe handling practices
• Cold food preparation and serving
• Proper sanitation procedures
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• 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.

Position Number: 02007

Supplemental Information

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 https://www.cshl.edu.

The hourly rate for this role is $17.72-$21.14. 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 salary and/or 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