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Food Handler/Catering Services Associate Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory $17.72/hr

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14/hr retirement plan United States, York, Cold Spring Harbor Oct 06, 2026

Worker Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Position Description:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is looking for a dedicated Catering Services Food Handler to join our General Dining Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food for daily dining, special events, and other food service functions. If you have excellent customer service skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team!

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving food for catering & events services
• Maintaining and stocking service lines, beverage stations, and refrigerated areas
• Follow proper sanitation and food handling procedures
• Train, instruct, and supervise seasonal staff as required
• Operate cash register for general dining food lines
• Provide job assignment status feedback to the Supervisor of General Dining Services
• Interact in a courteous manner with clientele, fellow employees, and other supervisors
• Provide inventory and product usage information to the General Dining Services Supervisor
• Collect weekly cash receipts and maintain the Point of Sale bank

Position Requirements:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

One-year in commercial food handling preferred

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.
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel preferred.
• 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.