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PAY: $25 per hour. Further raises are gradual and based on acquired skills and hours worked.
START DATE: See and apply on our job board
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Prepare yummy and aesthetically appealing plated vegan meals for a group of up to 25 guests, following the existing recipes
•Custom meal planning and preparation
•Food inventory and purchasing
•Food preparation demos (will train)
•Do dishes and keep the personal station clean
•Kitchen deep clean/ set-up/ organizing for the next group
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team spirit: We are a small team that supports and helps each other. Everyone in our kitchen does both cooking and cleaning/dishes. You will be cross-trained in all kitchen/ housekeeping department shifts. We are looking for a hard-working person who enjoys a variety of tasks, has no job/ task below them, and will happily help with whatever is needed, including cleaning the washrooms.
INTERMITTENT HOURS: The work is available during Fresh Start Retreats, and you are off in between. You will work about 3 weeks in a row, and then take 3 weeks off. We run eight 3-week programs per year, scheduled far in advance. There is a longer break/layoff from the end of November until approximately January 10, as we are off during that time.
Please see the Program Dates: https://www.healthretreat.ca/health-retreat-dates/
APPROXIMATE HOURS: 25-35 hrs., four to five 6-8-hr. long shifts per week - during the 3 weeks you work. Then you are off for 3 weeks.
SHIFT HOURS: Morning Shift 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with large groups, may extend by 1-2 hours). Evening Shift 1:00-7:30 p.m.(with large groups, may extend by 1 hour). Minus 30-minute break. Shopping shifts and some other shifts are shorter. Most shifts are morning, but you must be able to work evening shifts as needed. The length of shifts may vary depending on the group size and other needs. Shifts may be shortened or extended as needed.
Lodging is not provided. We are renting the retreat space and do not own it. The candidate must be local or willing to relocate at their own cost. We can provide temporary accommodation in the owner's house.
Qualifications & Experience
Our ideal candidate is someone who loves hands-on food preparation, is interested in a healthy lifestyle/ vegetarian nutrition and enjoys learning/sharing about it (you do not need to be an expert, we will train). Since the position is intermittent, you must have a solid 2nd source of income or a spouse's support. WARNING! This position is not a good fit if you are a sole breadwinner. It will not be enough to cover the bills, as it isn't full-time.
Lodging is not provided. We are renting the retreat space and do not own it. The candidate must be local or willing to relocate at their own cost. We can provide temporary accommodation in the owner's house.