Sous Chef, General Dining

Salary: $20.52 - $23.07 Hourly Location : 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor- Main Campus Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 02006 Process Level: Culinary Services Department: Cooking Services Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Position Description Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an experienced and passionate seasonal Sous Chef to join our team and assist in the preparation of high-quality food for our dining services. Position Responsibilities - Prepare hot & cold food as directed by chef(s) - Follow proper sanitation procedures - Perform a secure close-up of work area/facility at the end of a shift/work day - Maintain cooking equipment - Provide support to the General Dining & Events Chef by providing consumption information and input on seasonal cook staff performance - Schedule staff and manage food prep work load - Provide purchasing information to Purchasing Manager - Assist in the supervision of cook staff - Follow recipes and ensure consistent quality of food - Production and preparation of food for all required menus - Adhere to sanitation guidelines - Stand in for chef(s) during their absence - Interact in a courteous manner with clientele, fellow employees, and other supervisors Position Requirements Education: Culinary education preferred Experience: Five years' cooking experience in restaurant, catering, and/or hotel Other: Sanitation Certificate required. Ability to speak and understand the Spanish language is helpful. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required. Supplemental Information The hourly range for this role is $20.52-$23.07. 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). How to Apply: Join our team and help us create something unforgettable by applying here: Sous Chef, General Dining | Job Details tab | Career Pages Position ID: 02006 Environment: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post-doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City. For more information about CSHL, please visit us at. 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 site to learn more.

Created: 2026-03-04