Sous Chef, General Dining

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 28,268 - 31,781; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Access to on-site childcare

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Cold Spring Harbor is seeking an experienced seasonal Sous Chef to prepare and manage food quality in dining services. Responsibilities include food preparation, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring sanitation guidelines. Candidates should have five years of cooking experience, a Culinary education preferred, and a Sanitation Certificate. The role offers competitive hourly pay, located in a collaborative and beautiful environment approximately one hour from New York City.

Qualifications

• Five years’ cooking experience in restaurant, catering, and/or hotel.
• Sanitation Certificate required.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s).
• Supervise cooking staff and manage food prep workload.
• Maintain cooking equipment and ensure sanitation protocols.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Sanitation procedures

Spanish language

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an experienced and passionate seasonal Sous Chef to join our team and assist in the preparation of high-quality food for our dining services.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s)
• Follow proper sanitation procedures
• Perform a secure close‑up of work area/facility at the end of a shift/work day
• Maintain cooking equipment
• Provide support to the General Dining & Events Chef by providing consumption information and input on seasonal cook staff performance
• Schedule staff and manage food prep work load
• Provide purchasing information to Purchasing Manager
• Assist in the supervision of cook staff
• Follow recipes and ensure consistent quality of food
• Production and preparation of food for all required menus
• Adhere to sanitation guidelines
• Stand in for chef(s) during their absence
• Interact in a courteous manner with clientele, fellow employees, and other supervisors

Position Requirements

Education: Culinary education preferred

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

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

Supplemental Information

The hourly range for this role is $20.52–$23.07. 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).

How to Apply

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Position ID: 02006

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world‑renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post‑doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City.

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

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on‑site childcare center.