Cook - Entry (Greene Family Commons/Bellinger Hall)/Seasonal Employment

Cook - Entry (Greene Family Commons)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Restaurant

Requisition Number: COOKE004420

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• Posted : February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

Locations

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The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Description

Greene Family Commons caters to visiting students who've come to broaden their perspectives at Chautauqua. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily during the summer season.

Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.00/Hour.

Work Day

• Follows recipe cards, prepares food for the menu items ensuring taste, presentation, and temperature of food.
• Maintains food safety and a clean working environment.
• Communication with FOH Managers on buffet items and their ingredients.
• Proper Storage, Labeling, and rotation of products (FIFO).
• Positive team player, dependable and punctual.
• Cooks may work full-time or part-time with 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 days off in a row if working full time.
• May be required to inventory food station items nightly, weekly, or monthly and report inventory to Sous Chef or senior cook.
• All other duties as assigned.

Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution's Referral Bonus Program offers a $500 referral bonus (less taxes). For seasonal positions working less than 6 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

Flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. May include seasons before or after depending on business needs.

Typically work an eight hour shift with a start time varying between 5am to 5pm.

Living on the Grounds

No employer provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not for profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day across the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith programs, and recreational activities. It owns and operates the Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in its strategic plan. It commits 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. The institution especially welcomes applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Desired Skills

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Self Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by contributing to the success of a project or organization

Experience

No prior culinary experience is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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