The Nature Conservancy - Palmyra, NJ

posted 30 days ago

- Entry Level
Palmyra, NJ
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About the position

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world. Established in 1980, TNC's Hawai'i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai'i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai'i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai'i's native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai'i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change. The Hospitality Specialist is responsible for planning and preparing the facilities to receive visitors. They are responsible for daily galley clean-up including dishes, floors, storage areas, bathrooms and showers and systematic deep cleaning of all cabins, associated living areas, recreation areas and the galley. This position is also responsible for planning and preparation of high-quality meals, of breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests, staff, and volunteers. The Hospitality Specialist is responsible for tracking inventory, stocking food items in refrigerators, freezers and dry storage, and the proper rotation of all food and hospitality inventory items to ensure efficiency, organization, and safety. The Hospitality Specialist, like all Palmyra seasonal staff, should have the ability to respond to medical emergencies and other duties as assigned. Cooking and hosting at TNC's Palmyra Preserve are unique experiences. Although TNC maintains commercial cleanliness standards, the Palmyra Program does not operate a "commercial kitchen." To maintain these standards in Palmyra's challenging environment, our Hospitality staff spend approximately 50% of their time doing daily and deep cleaning. Palmyra's galley produces meals based on a simple inventory that includes shelf stable items. Producing high quality meals from a predetermined ingredient list requires our cooks to have the ability to make many items from scratch and to have the creativity to incorporate canned and packaged food into high quality meals for guests and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare facilities to receive visitors.
  • Perform daily galley clean-up including dishes, floors, storage areas, bathrooms, and showers.
  • Conduct systematic deep cleaning of all cabins, associated living areas, recreation areas, and the galley.
  • Plan and prepare high-quality meals for guests, staff, and volunteers.
  • Track inventory and stock food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage.
  • Ensure proper rotation of all food and hospitality inventory items for efficiency, organization, and safety.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma and at least 1-year culinary experience in a professional food services environment within the last 5 years or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current working knowledge of kitchen operations including meal presentations, baking, sautéing, grilling, and the preparation and proper handling of meat, fish, assorted cold foods, and safe knife handling skills.
  • Culinary experience maintaining a sanitary kitchen work environment and knowledge of a facility deep cleaning process. ServeSafe or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes under adverse conditions.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
  • Parental leave
  • Accrued paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other benefits that support work-life balance
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