At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment at our vibrant café.
- Company: Join the Chautauqua Institution, a hub for arts, education, and community engagement.
- Benefits: Earn $16.50/hour with potential to increase, plus flexible schedules and a fun work atmosphere.
- Other info: Enjoy access to unique programs and events with a complimentary gate pass.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years of cooking experience and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
The Brick Walk Cafe is a fast casual restaurant with a menu featuring snacks and lunches as well as healthier choices, all prepared fresh daily. The Brick Walk Cafe is also home to an ice cream sundae bar and coffee shop. The Brick Walk Cafe is open 11:30 to 8:00 p.m. during the summer season, located just off of Bestor Plaza with indoor and outdoor seating.
Compensation for this position starts at $16.50/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $19.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day:
- Following recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
- Maintains a food safety and clean working environment.
- Competent communication with front of the house managers on menu items and their ingredients.
- Proper Storage, Labeling, and rotation of products (FIFO).
- Positive team player.
- May work full-time or part-time with some opportunities for overtime, depending on schedule needs.
- Typically working lunch and evening services in eight-hour shifts.
- Many cooks will be required to work weekends and may not receive two days off in a row if working full-time.
- May be required to inventory food station items on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis and report inventory to Sous Chef or senior cook.
- All other duties as assigned.
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.
No employer-provided housing is available for this position, including onsite and off-grounds options. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is "The dignity and contributions of all people." We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience: Experienced cook with combined culinary education/experience.
Cook - Mid-Level (Brick Walk Cafe)/Seasonal Employment in City of Westminster employer: Chautauqua Institution
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