Full Time Cook - Pinkham Notch

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks a qualified and enthusiastic full time Cook for our Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (PNVC) in the White Mountain National Forest. This full-time opportunity is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals - including breakfast, lunch, events, deli and dinner. We strive for happy visitors and guests, and great food is a big part of the equation!

This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt, hourly position which offers competitive compensation and excellent employee benefits. We would love to hear from candidates who want to make a career with AMC and have enthusiasm for our programs and mission!

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Primary cook for breakfast and dinner buffets.
• Prepare all meals as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager and Pinkham General Manager in creating appropriate 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.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Supervise deli during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers.
• Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
• Support and direct Kitchen Staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set-ups and breakdowns utilizing on-site guidelines and resources.
• Assist in the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions and/or events during work shifts.
• Actively participates in recycling programs, composting, the use of green materials and local food programs.
• Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the AMC’s public service efforts.
• Plan and attend training and supervisory meetings at PNVC and other AMC facilities as required.
• 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.