Seasonal Cook - Corman Harriman Outdoor Center

The Harriman Outdoor Center Head Cook is responsible for the culinary experience of guests and visitors at AMC’s Harriman Outdoor Center. This includes but is not limited to staff training, menu & meal preparation, and food acquisition and storage. In addition, oversee all areas of sanitation and cleanliness pertaining to food service. This position requires excellent time management to balance cooking for guests in the scheduled rotation in addition to the supervisory responsibilities.

This is a full-time, seasonal position is based at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Harriman Outdoor Center (CHOC) in Haverstraw, NY.

What You’ll Be Doing At AMC

• Prepare all meals and snacks as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.
• Create wholesome, healthy and high-quality meals from scratch and implement rotating menus for the season, holidays and specialty dinners.
• Welcome and assist outdoor program center visitors and guests in a positive manner; respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor. This includes but is not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack bar/deli guests.
• Clean, sanitize, operate and inspect all areas maintained by the kitchen staff to exceed compliance with required permits, licenses and standards (environmental, health and safety, etc.
• Maintain all health and safety standards, permits and on-site licenses.
• Responsible for the order, purchase, delivery and inventory of all food and kitchenware to maximize organization, minimize waste and comply with operational budgets
• Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
• Supervise kitchen staff during shifts and meetings to ensure high standards of service and productivity; inform and inspire these employees through written and verbal communication.
• Oversee kitchen training, including ServeSafe certification
• Attend off-site meetings as needed and as schedules permit
• Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

What AMC Is Looking For

• 3-4 yrs. cooking, catering or supervisory experience in commercial food service operations in preparing diverse meals including foods that incorporate fresh and/or local ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Experience with menu development, pricing, and food acquisition
• Ability to perform work in a camp setting in all weather conditions
• Ability to use a computer to send and receive email, submit orders to vendors and create Microsoft Word and Excel documents
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 90 days
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is preferred. <