Cook

Cook Position

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

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef with preparing hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch including eggs, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, and soup.
• Take inventory and restock products.
• Maintain cooking equipment and a sanitary work environment.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs on the kitchen and coffee equipment.
• Consistently provide quality food and beverages for all customers by adhering to the menu, health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.

Position Requirements

Education: High school degree is required. Culinary education is helpful.

Experience: Must have a minimum of one-year experience working in a food service establishment.

Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow instructions and proper sanitation procedures. Ability to work as part of a team and maintain an organized work space. Ability to accept change of direction in work and priorities with a positive attitude. Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming. Proficient in Outlook and Excel preferred. 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.