Culinary Technician

Published on: August 15, 2025

The Wild Center Published: August 14, 2025
Location
Tupper Lake, NY
Skill Level
Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration / Travel & Hospitality
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Description

Do you play well with Otters? If so, come join our team.

The Wild Center (TWC) is looking for a
few new staff members to oversee our farm-to-table cafe. The Culinary Tech assists the Cafe
Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Waterside Cafe. The cafe provides essential
revenue for the museum's operation, and the staff is expected to provide exceptional customer
service. You will be an essential part of the cafe team, working closely with the Cafe Manager
to maintain a smoothly operating kitchen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operate kitchen equipment properly
  • Attention to quality control and food service safety
  • Preparation of menu ingredients
  • Help maintain a neat, clean and sanitary work area
  • Be a part of an excellent customer service team

Qualifications:

  • Minimum age: 16 years old
  • Experience in food service a plus
  • Must work effectively with visitors and co-workers in a pleasant and courteous manner

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to withstand long periods of time on your feet as well as be able to lift up to
    35lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $15.00/hr
  • Reciprocal program with various regional attractions
  • Complementary family membership to TWC while employed
  • The opportunity to work in a LEED certified state-of-the-art facility on a 115-acre site on the
    Raquette River featuring over 50 species of live exhibit animals

The Wild Center strives to create an environment where our team thrives both personally
and professionally. While life on the job can move at a fast pace, we appreciate the times
we can slow down. Whether it's sharing stories over a staff potluck, being wowed by cool
science facts, or taking a break during a meeting to view a cute animal - we make time to
grow together as a community.

The Wild Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strong dedication to diversity in
our community and in the people and groups with which we work.

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