Cook, Prep Salary $17.72 - $19.94 Hourly Location 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor- Main Campus Job Type Seasonal Job Number 02007
Process Level Culinary Services Department Cooking Services
Opening Date 02/25/2026
Description Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an individual for the position of Prep Cook. The responsibilities of the Prep Cook will include preparing food as directed by the chef and cook staff, making sandwiches and salads and maintaining sanitary procedures in the kitchen and food storage areas.
Position Responsibilities
Position Requirements Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: One-year cooking experience in restaurant, catering, or hotel preferred Knowledge/Skills: • Knife Skills • Basic equipment operation & safe handling practices • Cold food preparation and serving • Proper sanitation procedures • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming • 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
Supplemental Information 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.
Please apply for the position via the CSHL careers website at: Prep Cook | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Position Number: 02007
The hourly rate for this role is $17.72-$19.94. 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 salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
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 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 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Address Luke Building, One Bungtown Road Cold Spring Harbor, New York, 11724 Website http://www.cshl.edu