Culinary Extern - Fall 2026, 15 weeks
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Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, NY, US
Summary
Responsible for the preparation and production of wholesome meals according to company standards and health regulations. Duties include managing prep workloads, maintaining station cleanliness, and ensuring high-quality food presentation.
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Preparation and production of wholesome meals in accordance with company standards and local health regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Accomplish designated prep work load for meal period.
- Execute on-line production of meal period.
Ensure all food product is used as effectively as possible. Be aware of and minimize costs/expenses.
- Be certain all assigned production is of the best possible quality.
- Clean and scrutinize station after work shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain proper Kitchen safety procedures.
- Break down and thoroughly clean station at end of meal and end of shift.
- Timely verification of daily work, recipes and presentation of required notebooks.
- Must be able to lift such items as boxes.
- Must be able to handle hot items with care.
- Must be able to push a food cart of 200 lbs. up to 75 feet.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to assist all service staff and company workers in a professional manner
- insuring our guest service is in accordance with company standards.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old,
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must have 1-2 years culinary experience in similar operation.
- Must be acquainted with basic knife handling skills and familiar with basic kitchen equipment and machines.
- Must be certified in food service sanitation practices and prevention of food borne illnesses.
Mohonk Mountain House is a National Historic Landmark resort in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 miles north of New York City. Founded in 1869, the resort provides opportunities for recreation and renewal of body, mind, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Featuring 265 guestrooms and countless activities, the Mountain House has been a sought-after destination for generations.
A champion of the environment, Mohonk maintains over 85 miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and offers exciting events throughout the year, including culinary classes, gardening workshops, music festivals, mindfulness meditation, and nature programs. Mohonk features exquisite gardens, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice-skating pavilion, horseback and carriage rides, and a glacial lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House offers massage, facials, and salon care, and was named the #1 Resort Spa in the U.S. Overnight rates include meals with farm-to-table ingredients in venues ranging from the historic Main Dining Room to the summer outdoor barbecue.
The Mountain House has been recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, and USA Today’s 10Best for Best Historic Hotel and Best Family Resort. Mohonk was named Best Historic Resort by Historic Hotels of America.
Mohonk welcomes applicants with a positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow, and a wish to use their skills and knowledge to provide legendary customer service. Employees have access to the trails, golf course and tennis courts, boating, lake swimming, and more. The Mountain House is proud to promote employees from within and seeks to foster a sense of teamwork and commitment to excellence.
Mohonk Mountain House has been owned and operated by the Smiley family for five generations. When you join our team, you become part of the Mohonk family.
Learn more at www.mohonk.com.
Founded
1869
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Mohonk Mountain House is a National Historic Landmark resort in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 miles north of New York City. Founded in 1869, the resort provides opportunities for recreation and renewal of body, mind, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Featuring 265 guestrooms and countless activities, the Mountain House has been a sought-after destination for generations.
A champion of the environment, Mohonk maintains over 85 miles of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, and offers exciting events throughout the year, including culinary classes, gardening workshops, music festivals, mindfulness meditation, and nature programs. Mohonk features exquisite gardens, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice-skating pavilion, horseback and carriage rides, and a glacial lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House offers massage, facials, and salon care, and was named the #1 Resort Spa in the U.S. Overnight rates include meals with farm-to-table ingredients in venues ranging from the historic Main Dining Room to the summer outdoor barbecue.
The Mountain House has been recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, and USA Today’s 10Best for Best Historic Hotel and Best Family Resort. Mohonk was named Best Historic Resort by Historic Hotels of America.
Mohonk welcomes applicants with a positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow, and a wish to use their skills and knowledge to provide legendary customer service. Employees have access to the trails, golf course and tennis courts, boating, lake swimming, and more. The Mountain House is proud to promote employees from within and seeks to foster a sense of teamwork and commitment to excellence.
Mohonk Mountain House has been owned and operated by the Smiley family for five generations. When you join our team, you become part of the Mohonk family.
Learn more at www.mohonk.com.
Founded
1869
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
