Cook - Mid-Level (The Double Eagle at the Chautauqua Golf Club)/Seasonal Employment

The Double Eagle serves players and members of The Chautauqua Golf Club providing snacks, lunch, and a full-service bar in the air-conditioned clubhouse, under a covered patio and around the greens on our mobile beverage cart.

Compensation for this position starts at $16.50/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $19.00/Hour.

Work Day Responsibilities:

• Follows recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
• Maintains food safety and a clean working environment.
• Communicates with front‑of‑house managers on menu items and their ingredients.
• Properly stores, labels, and rotates products (FIFO).
• Acts as a 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 consecutive days off 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.

Referral Program:

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees who refer a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90 days from the first physical date of work. For seasonal positions working less than six months, the new candidate must remain employed for at least 30 days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Schedule:

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part‑time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting 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. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position: Typically work an eight‑hour shift with a start time that varies between 5 am to 5 pm.

Living on the Grounds:

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.

Commitment to IDEA:

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. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.