Weekend Lead Chef

Sign On Bonus*

The Culinary Services department at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate for a Lead Chef position in our Catering & Events department. Prepare and display food in a wide variety of service styles – including catering, buffets, picnics & fine dining services

• 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

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. evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Principles and practice of supervision.

• Menu planning and development.
• Hot food usage, preparation, cooking and storage.
• Proper sanitation procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot kitchen equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Telephone etiquette

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to our team? Chef, Lead

The hourly rate for this role is $27.34 to $32.72. 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. years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

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