Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hiring a Sous Chef.

• 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 which involves:
  1. Providing consumption information;
  2. Providing input on seasonal cook staff performance.
• Manage food prep work load.
• Provide purchasing information to Purchasing Manager.
• Assist in supervision of cook staff.
• Follow recipes.
• 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.

EDUCATION:
Culinary education is helpful.

EXPERIENCE:
Five years' cooking experience in restaurant, catering, and/or hotel.

OTHER: Sanitation Certificate required. The ability to speak and understand the Spanish language is helpful-ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Work scheduling
• Vendors and sources of supply
• Nutritional value of food
• Menu planning and development
• Hot food usage, preparation, cooking, and storage
• Proper sanitation procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot kitchen equipment and perform minor repairs
• Interviewing techniques
• Organization skills
• Diplomacy and tact
• Telephone etiquette
• Computer literate
• Operation of departmental computer database

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: Position ID: 1060

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. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 sites to learn more. The hourly rate for this role is $20.52-28.71 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).

CSHL 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, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor