Lead chef

Worker Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job Description:

Position Description:

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The Culinary Services department at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate for a Lead Chef position in our Catering & Events department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and display food in a wide variety of service styles – including catering, buffets, picnics & fine dining services
• Participate and ensure that menus and recipes are followed, so as to provide a consistent product
• Uphold Nassau County sanitation rules, regarding perishable food handling and storage regulations on a daily basis
• Collaborate with management on menu planning, development, and seasonal updates
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, including completing thorough closing procedures after each shift Interact in a courteous manner with clientele, fellow employees and other supervisors
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with clients, team members, and leadership
• Support management by ensuring all departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards are followed

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Nutrition and two years of culinary school required.

Experience: Ten years cooking experience in restaurant, catering facility and/or hotel required.

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

Knowledge/Skills:

• Principles and practice of supervision.
• Work scheduling.
• Menu planning and development.
• Hot food usage, preparation, cooking and storage.
• Proper sanitation procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot kitchen equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Organization skills.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Telephone etiquette

How to Apply: For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: Apply Here! Position ID: 243

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 CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is
$27.34 - $32.72. 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 Contractor

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