Seasonal Head Cook - Corman Harriman Outdoor Center

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB • West Haverstraw, NY

37d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Harriman Outdoor Center Head Cook is responsible for the culinary experience of guests and visitors at AMC’s Harriman Outdoor Center. This includes but is not limited to staff training, menu & meal preparation, and food acquisition and storage. In addition, oversee all areas of sanitation and cleanliness pertaining to food service. This position requires excellent time management to balance cooking for guests in the scheduled rotation in addition to the supervisory responsibilities.

This is a full-time, seasonal position is based at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Harriman Outdoor Center (CHOC) in Haverstraw, NY.

Requirements

• 3-4 yrs. cooking, catering or supervisory experience in commercial food service operations in preparing diverse meals including foods that incorporate fresh and/or local ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Experience with menu development, pricing, and food acquisition
• Ability to perform work in a camp setting in all weather conditions
• Ability to use a computer to send and receive email, submit orders to vendors and create Microsoft Word and Excel documents
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 90 days
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis.
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head high or from floor to waist high is required. Job is performed in a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals and snacks as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.
• Create wholesome, healthy and high-quality meals from scratch and implement rotating menus for the season, holidays and specialty dinners.
• Welcome and assist outdoor program center visitors and guests in a positive manner; respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor. This includes but is not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack bar/deli guests.
• Clean, sanitize, operate and inspect all areas maintained by the kitchen staff to exceed compliance with required permits, licenses and standards (environmental, health and safety, etc.
• Maintain all health and safety standards, permits and on-site licenses.
• Responsible for the order, purchase, delivery and inventory of all food and kitchenware to maximize organization, minimize waste and comply with operational budgets
• Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
• Supervise kitchen staff during shifts and meetings to ensure high standards of service and productivity; inform and inspire these employees through written and verbal communication.
• Oversee kitchen training, including ServeSafe certification
• Attend off-site meetings as needed and as schedules permit
• Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Benefits

• Room & Board: Free Dorm-style room - meals included, too!
• Insurance: Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week
• Retirement: Voluntary 403(b) Contribution
• Paid Time Off: earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service
• Other Team Member Perks:
• 30% discount on AMC Merchandise
• Free Annual AMC Membership
• 4 Free nights at AMC locations
• Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees