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Chef, Lead

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Position Description

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

Position Responsibilities

  • Prepare and display food in a wide variety of service styles – including catering, buffets, picnics & fine dining services
  • Participate and ensure that menus and recipes are followed, so as to provide a consistent product
  • Uphold Nassau County sanitation rules, regarding perishable food handling and storage regulations on a daily basis
  • Collaborate with management on menu planning, development, and seasonal updates
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, including completing thorough closing procedures after each shift Interact in a courteous manner with clientele, fellow employees and other supervisors
  • Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with clients, team members, and leadership
  • Support management by ensuring all departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards are followed

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Nutrition and two years of culinary school required.

Experience: Ten years cooking experience in restaurant, catering facility and/or hotel required.

Other: Ability to speak and understand the Spanish language is helpful. Ability to work

evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Principles and practice of supervision.
  • Work scheduling.
  • Menu planning and development.
  • Hot food usage, preparation, cooking and storage.
  • Proper sanitation procedures.
  • Ability to troubleshoot kitchen equipment and perform minor repairs.
  • Organization skills.
  • Diplomacy and tact.
  • Telephone etiquette

Supplemental Information

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to our team? Apply here:

Position Number: 02074

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.

The hourly rate for this role is $27.34 to $32.72. 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).

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

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