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Covenant House New York

Traveling Cook

New York, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Cooking: Baking, grilling, frying, boiling, and steaming a variety of foods. Ensure ingredients and ... Aid in the development of daily and seasonal menus. * Presentation: Arranging and garnishing food ...

The Management Trust

COOK (Seasonal)

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Cook (Seasonal) Location: Sacramento, CA at Natomas Park Reporting To: Director of Club Operations ... No SCHEDULE & TRAVEL: * Our Café's hours range from 12:00pm until 9:00pm Monday-Sunday, this doesn ...

Briar Club

Cook (Seasonal)

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, cleaning up, serving ... TRAVEL * No traveling is expected for this position EDUCATION * High school diploma or GED ...

Briar Club

Cook (Seasonal)

Houston, TX

$13 - $17.25/hr

Description The Cook is responsible for setting up, cooking, maintaining quality control, cleaning ... TRAVEL * No traveling is expected for this position EDUCATION * High school diploma or GED ...

SH Hotels and Resorts

Seasonal Cook III

New York, NY

$24.30/hr

We're currently looking for a standout Cook III, a foodie at heart. Inside tip: If "Perfectionist ... minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht ...

The Briar Club

Cook (Seasonal)

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Prepares and cooks food according to Club standards. * Sets up, stocks and organizes work station ... TRAVEL * No traveling is expected for this position EDUCATION * High school diploma or GED ...

chi

Seasonal Line Cook

Saint Edward, NE · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Seasonal Line Cook l & II | The Lodge at St. Edward Park Create menu magic and make hungry people ... Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) * Employee Assistance ...

chi

Seasonal Line Cook

Saint Edward, NE · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Seasonal Line Cook l & II | The Lodge at St. Edward Park Create menu magic and make hungry people ... Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) * Employee Assistance ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal traveling cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Traveling Cook vs Camp Chef?

AspectSeasonal Traveling CookCamp Chef
CredentialsCooking experience, food safety certificationsCooking experience, food safety certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, temporary locations, travel-basedCampgrounds, outdoor settings, temporary kitchens
Employer & IndustryHospitality, outdoor recreation, seasonal employmentOutdoor recreation, camping, hospitality
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Both roles involve preparing meals in outdoor or temporary settings and require similar culinary skills and certifications. The main difference is that a Seasonal Traveling Cook typically works across multiple locations and travels frequently, while a Camp Chef usually works at a specific campsite or outdoor venue, focusing on outdoor cooking in a fixed location.

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Covenant House New York

New York, NY • On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

About Covenant House New York
Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!
For over 50 years, Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City, CHNY impacts the lives of over 1,500 young people aged 16-24 every year.
At CHNY, our doors are open to all young people in need, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and trauma-informed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.
But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires long-term transformation and hope.
About the role
Prepare and serve well-balanced and nutritious meals for clients/special events. Serve clients in a courteous, helpful, and prompt manner. Assist with tracking food inventory and ordering to ensure timely purchasing and maintain sufficient supplies to meet the needs of the kitchen and the youth that we serve. Maintain the food storage area and ensure the procedure for damaged, spoiled, or expired food is followed. Engage with external vendors and provide support across the Bronx Shelter & ROP/TH sites.
What you'll do
  • Food Preparation: Measuring, mixing, and combining ingredients according to recipes; preparing and cooking food using various techniques for clients/special events.
  • Cooking: Baking, grilling, frying, boiling, and steaming a variety of foods. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
  • Aid in the development of daily and seasonal menus.
  • Presentation: Arranging and garnishing food on serving dishes.
  • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety guidelines. Strictly follow sanitation, hygiene, and food handling standards as per the Department of Health and Hygiene.
  • Inventory Management: Monitoring food stock, placing orders, and rotating stock items.
  • Completes production sheet on a daily basis.
  • Workstation Management: Setting up workstations, cleaning and organizing them. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Record and report equipment and food quality or shortage problems to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
  • Collaboration: Working with other staff, including Cooks, Kitchen Helpers , and Residential Staff.
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
  • Time Management: Working efficiently and managing time effectively.
  • Workshops: Facilitate cooking workshops with youth
  • Perform other duties as assigned and needed.

Qualifications
  • High School diploma/GED and Certificate in Food Protection required.
  • Culinary school diploma A PLUS
  • 2-3 years' experience in the food service industry
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to operate institutional ovens, steamers, kettles , and slicers
  • Highly skilled in food preparation and presentation of food
  • Must have knowledge of knife skills
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised
  • Must be willing to follow directions and ask clarifying questions as needed.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
  • Ability to consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in the proper technique of food preparation
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift 40 pounds and up
  • Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

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