Chef, Lead Salary $27.34 - $32.72 Hourly

Location 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor- Main Campus

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 02074

Position Descriptio:

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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: Bachelors 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

Seasonal

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