Cook - Entry (Special Events)/Seasonal Employment
About The Position
Special Events staff provide culinary and front of the house services for private events including weddings, special occasion celebrations, banquets, and conferences. The culinary experience is managed by the Executive Chef. During the nine-week summer season the Special Events team operates most days. During the pre-season (May) and post-season (October) events are typically Friday to Sunday. Following recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food. Maintains a food safety and clean working environment. Competent communication with FOH Managers on buffet items and their ingredients, Proper Storage, Labeling, and rotation of products (FIFO). Positive team player who is dependable and punctual. Cooks may work full-time or part-time with some opportunities for overtime, depending on schedule needs. Typically working lunch and evening services in eight-hour shifts, many Cooks will be required to work weekends and may not receive two days off in a row if working full-time. May be required to inventory food station items on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis and report inventory to Sous Chef or senior cook. All other duties as assigned. Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position: Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm. Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater. Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward .â One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.
Responsibilities
- Following recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
- Maintains a food safety and clean working environment.
- Competent communication with FOH Managers on buffet items and their ingredients
- Proper Storage, Labeling, and rotation of products (FIFO).
- Positive team player who is dependable and punctual.
- May be required to inventory food station items on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis and report inventory to Sous Chef or senior cook.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
- $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
