Full Time Cook - Pinkham Notch

Appalachian Mountain Club; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

AMC Membership

Employee discounts on gear

Job summary

The Appalachian Mountain Club seeks a full-time Cook for the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest. You will prepare breakfast and dinner buffets and assist with menu planning for the season and special events.

Join a mission-driven team focused on quality food and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring experience in health-conscious, locally sourced meals, strong customer service, and the ability to work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals with fresh, local or organic ingredients.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and evenings on a routine basis.
• Familiarity with working in a kitchen adhering to health standards.

Responsibilities

• Primary cook for breakfast and dinner buffets and meal preparations as scheduled.
• Assist Kitchen Manager and PNVC General Manager with menu planning for seasons and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards; supervise deli during shifts.
• Support inventories, ordering of food and supplies; assist with setup for events.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food prep

Health-conscious cooking

Local ingredients

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks a qualified and enthusiastic full time Cook for our Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (PNVC) in the White Mountain National Forest. This full-time opportunity is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals - including breakfast, lunch, events, deli and dinner. We strive for happy visitors and guests, and great food is a big part of the equation!This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt, hourly position which offers competitive compensation and excellent employee benefits. We would love to hear from candidates who want to make a career with AMC and have enthusiasm for our programs and mission!What you’ll be doing at AMCPrimary cook for breakfast and dinner buffets.Prepare all meals as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.Assist the Kitchen Manager and Pinkham General Manager in creating appropriate menus for the season, holidays and specialty dinners.Welcome and assist outdoor program center visitors and guests in a positive manner; respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor.Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.Supervise deli during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers.Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.Support and direct Kitchen Staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set-ups and breakdowns utilizing on-site guidelines and resources.Assist in the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions and/or events during work shifts.Actively participates in recycling programs, composting, the use of green materials and local food programs.Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the AMC’s public service efforts.Plan and attend training and supervisory meetings at PNVC and other AMC facilities as required.Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.What AMC Is Looking For:Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is preferred.Strong computer literacy, with emphasis on Microsoft 365Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis.Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head high or from floor to waist high is required. Job is performed in a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.What AMC Can Offer YouSalary: $17.00- $22.00/hrWe are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.BenefitsHealth Plan: Generous employer contributions through Cigna with optional vision and dental.Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.Retirement: Mandatory 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule.Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays.Other Team Member Perks:30% discount on AMC MerchandiseFree Annual AMC Membership10 Free nights at AMC locationsEducational AssistanceProdeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!To Apply:Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.