Seasonal Head Cook - Corman Harriman Outdoor Center

Job Details Job Location: Corman Harriman Outdoor Center - Haverstraw, NY 10927 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: New York 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. What you’ll be doing at AMC

• 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.

Qualifications:

What AMC Is Looking For 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.

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

What AMC Can Offer You Salary range: $21.00 /hr We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

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!

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please. AMC encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. If you have a passion for the outdoors and believe your skills and experiences align with this role, we welcome your application.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.