Sous Chef, Events

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Town of Oyster Bay (NY, NY, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This full-time role involves preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and supporting the General Dining & Events Chef. With a competitive hourly rate and excellent benefits, this position offers a dynamic work environment in a prestigious research institution. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to work flexible hours. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Wellness initiatives

On-site childcare center

Qualifications

• Five years of cooking experience in restaurant, catering, or hotel.
• Sanitation Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food as directed by chefs.
• Maintain cooking equipment and manage food prep workload.
• Interact courteously with clientele and fellow employees.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation procedures

Food preparation

Spanish language

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned scientific research institution located on the scenic North Shore of Long Island, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

Position Responsibilities

1. Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s).
2. Follow proper sanitation procedures.
3. Perform a secure close-up of work area/facility at the end of a shift/work day.
4. Maintain cooking equipment.
5. Provide support to the General Dining & Events Chef, including:
   1. Providing consumption information;
   2. Providing input on seasonal cook staff performance.
6. Manage food prep workload.
7. Provide purchasing information to the Purchasing Manager.
8. Assist in supervision of cook staff.
9. Follow recipes.
10. Produce and prepare food for all required menus.
11. Adhere to sanitation guidelines.
12. Stand in for chefs during their absence.
13. Interact courteously with clientele, fellow employees, and other supervisors.

Position Requirements

Education: Culinary education helpful.

Experience: Five years' cooking experience in restaurant, catering, and/or hotel.

Other: Sanitation Certificate required. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is helpful. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Supplemental Information

For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply through the Job Details tab | Career Pages.

Position ID: 01632

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

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York, home to eight Nobel Prize laureates. It offers a dynamic research environment and opportunities for interaction with researchers worldwide through its Meetings and Courses program.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees receive competitive pay, excellent health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and access to an on-site childcare center. The hourly rate for this role is $20.52-$23.07. The listed rate is a good faith estimate and may be adjusted based on experience and other factors.

We are an EO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.