Food Service Manager/Head Cook

The Food Service Manager/Head Cook supervises all food preparation and service operations. Assist with the selection of cooks and kitchen assistants. Develop weekly menus and meals that are nutritionally complete and reasonably accommodate special dietary needs or restrictions. Procures food and supplies and monitors expenses. Maintain inventory of all kitchen materials and equipment and submit orders for replacement when needed. Schedule and supervise kitchen assistants and cooks. Ensure that food preparation, service and storage comply with NYSDOH regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet age requirements for the position set by the NYS Department of Health (minimum 18 years of age)
• Possess a current Suffolk County Department of Health Food Managers Certificate.
• 1-2 years previous experience with increasing responsibility in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of generally accepted nutrition guidelines.
• Able to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift 20-50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or education as a chef or cook.
• Experience as a camp cook.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $15,000 - $22,000 per season

Schedule: EXEMPT – TEMP: June 1, 2026 – August 27, 2026

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at [email protected]

Job Title:

Association Temporary Camp Head Kitchen Worker

Level:

TMP

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contact Name:

Ashley Downs

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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