Cook

Cook Salary $18.61 - $20.93 Hourly

Location: 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor- Main Campus

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 02009

Process Level: Culinary Services Department

Cooking Services

Opening Date: 02/25/2026

Description The Culinary Services department at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate for a Cook position in our Catering & Events department.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef with preparing hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch including eggs, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, and soup.
• Take inventory and restock products.
• Maintain cooking equipment and a sanitary work environment.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor repairs on the kitchen and coffee equipment.
• Consistently provide quality food and beverages for all customers by adhering to the menu, health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner.

Position Requirements Education: High school degree is required. Culinary education is helpful.

Experience: Must have a minimum of one-year experience working in a food service establishment.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and proper sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain an organized work space.
• Ability to accept change of direction in work and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of a point-of-sale system preferred.
• Nassau County Department of Health sanitation certificate preferred.
• Ability to understand the Spanish language is helpful.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning.
• Receiving of information through oral communication and a computer.
• Exposure to heat and noise.

Supplemental Information Apply here if you're passionate about food: here

Position Number: 02009

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics and bioinformatics. The Laboratory is recognized internationally for its excellence in research and educational activities. For more information about CSHL, please visit https://www.cshl.edu.

Hourly Rate The hourly rate for this role is $18.61 to $20.93. 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 rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Employer Information CSHL is an EO 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

Our Employees Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.

Employer Information Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Address: Luke Building, One Bungtown Road Cold Spring Harbor, New York, 11724 Website: http://www.cshl.edu