Cook - Corman Harriman Outdoor Center

Position Title: Head Cook

Reports to:  Harriman Outdoor Center Manager 

Location: AMC Harriman Outdoor Center

UP TO A $250 SIGN ON BONUS AND A $250 SEASON COMPLETION BONUS!

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation, education and recreation organization in the United States.  The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region.  The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures.   

Position Description Summary:   

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. 
  

What you’ll be doing:   

• 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 we’re 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. 
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis. 
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head high or from floor to waist high is required. Job is performed in a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products. 
    

Compensation and benefits:  

• Salary Range: $18.00-$24.50/hour 
• Onsite houfor $45 per week
• Group Health Plan: 73.2% employer paid  (Working 30+ hours/week for 6+ months)  
• Matching 403(b): 4% with vesting schedule 
• Paid Sick Time: eligible to accrue up to 10 days 
• 4 free nights at AMC destinations 
• Free annual AMC membership 
• Museum & Nature Center Admission discounts
• Employee discounts at AMC facilities 

To Apply:   

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.  
  

AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities. 

Staff will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The AMC will consider an exemption from the vaccine requirement if they are unable to get vaccinated due to a qualifying medical disability or a sincerely held religious objection. An accommodation or exemption from the vaccine requirement will be considered if one is available that would not pose a direct threat to others in the workplace and would not create an undue hardship for the organization.  

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.