Position DescriptionCold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an individual for the position of Prep Cook. The responsibilities of the Prep Cook will include preparing food as directed by the chef and cook staff, making sandwiches and salads and maintaining sanitary procedures in the kitchen and food storage areas.

　　Position RequirementsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent

　　Experience: One-year cooking experience in restaurant, catering, or hotel preferred.

　　Knowledge/Skills:

　　- Knife Skills

　　- Basic equipment operation & safe handling practices

　　- Cold food preparation and serving

　　- Proper sanitation procedures

　　- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.

　　- Knowledge of a point-of-sale system preferred.

　　- Nassau County Department of Health sanitation certificate preferred.

　　- Ability to understand the Spanish language is helpful.

　　Working Conditions:

　　- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

　　- Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning.

　　- Receiving of information through oral communication and a computer.

　　- Exposure to heat and noise.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Compensation and Benefits:

　　Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs, and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more. The hourly rate for this role is $15.76-22.05. The salary range or 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).

　　Please apply for this this position via the CSHL website:

　　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 .

　　We strongly recommend to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 however; it is not a requirement for employment.

　　CSHL is an EO/AA 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

　　CSHL is an EO/AA 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, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Minimum Salary: 15.76Maximum Salary: 22.05Salary Unit: Hourly