New York Seasonal Jobs

The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Culinary Supervisors to join our team at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an experienced cook who enjoys working in fast-paced environment, taking pride in delivering high quality service and food to guests.

The position will include task force opportunities at other Delaware North locations throughout the winter. These opportunities will require travel for much of the winter months from December through April.

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Pay

$26.00 - $30.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

Benefits at The Gideon Putnam

Join our fun, collaborative team at The Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, there's so much to do in our small town including weekly live music events, world-class horse racing, natural mineral springs, walking trails, and golf courses.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*

• 401k with company match*

• Paid vacation days and holidays*

• Paid parental bonding leave*

• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*

• Weekly pay

• Free shift meal

• Employee discounts including 30% off restaurant and retail

• Friends and family discount on lodging

• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral

• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for full-time, year-round team members

Responsibilities

• Supervise all team members and ensure food preparation and production meets quality standards

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers and ensure all kitchen equipment is in working order

• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food

• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties

• Maintain/adhere to daily time/temperature

• Actively work to maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership

• Partner with team members and restaurant managers to satisfy guests

• Maintain/supervise proper Department of Health cleanliness standards and organization of all areas of kitchen, back dock, walk-in coolers, dish, production and line

Qualifications

• Culinary school is preferred

• No college degree required

• Proven knowledge of culinary arts, required with a minimum 2 years Lead line cook/Supervisory experience

• Proven culinary knife skills and manual dexterity needed

• Experience in large volume/ banquet/batch cooking HACCAP logs.

• Some computer work may be necessary, and knowledge of Excel/Microsoft Office is helpful

• Basic math skills with an ability to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and actively work to maintain proper food cost, and production amounts and eliminate food waste

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids

• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs

• Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift

Shift Details

Day shift

Evening shift

Split shift

Weekends

Monday to Friday

8 hour shift

Overtime as needed

Who We Are

Delaware North is the food and beverage, retail, and lodging partner at The Gideon Putnam, dating back to 2008. Set in Saratoga Spa State Park, The Gideon Putnam is a 7-minute walk from Saratoga Performing Arts Center and 7 miles from the boutique shops and restaurants of downtown Saratoga.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.