SAGE Dining Services is seeking a passionate Cook to add to our amazing team at a beautiful private school in Hoosick. You will prepare healthy meals from scratch from a variety of international cultures. This is an opportunity to make restaurant-quality food with a better work-life balance. As a Cook, you'll prepare healthy, flavorful meals from scratch, drawing inspiration from a variety of international cuisines. This position is ideal for a culinary professional with chef or kitchen management experience who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their service. Unlike traditional station-based kitchens, our cooks are generally responsible for their own dedicated service, making strong time-management, organization, and self-direction essential. This is an opportunity to create restaurant-quality food in a supportive school environment while enjoying a more balanced work schedule. Schedule: Thursday-Monday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: Days off Key Responsibilities Independently manage and execute your assigned meal service from preparation through completion. Prepare fresh, healthy meals from scratch for students and staff. Prepare dishes inspired by a variety of international cuisines. Organize and prioritize daily prep and production to ensure meals are ready and served on time. Maintain consistent standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, and portioning. Follow recipes, menus, food-safety procedures, and dietary requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area throughout service. Communicate and collaborate with the culinary team while taking ownership of your individual service. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have: Previous chef, sous chef, lead cook, or kitchen management experience. Strong time-management and organizational skills. The ability to work independently and confidently with minimal supervision. Experience managing the preparation and execution of a complete meal service. A strong understanding of professional kitchen operations and food safety. Experience cooking across multiple cuisines and culinary styles. Creativity and a passion for preparing fresh, flavorful food. The ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced environment. A team-oriented attitude and a commitment to creating a positive dining experience. Our culinary team works together to produce exciting meals that foster community and inspire minds. At SAGE, food and people come first.