Prep Cook

Worker Type:Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)Job Description:Position Description: Sign On Bonus 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. How to Apply: For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: Apply Here! Position ID: 256 Compensation and Benefits: Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHLBenefitssites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $17.72 - $21.14. The salary range and/or 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). Environment:Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.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 ContractorFor more information about CSHL, please visit us at is an EO/AA 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, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.