Position Summary
Preparation and cooking of meals for the Lake Shrine Retreat and Ashram. General cleanup of Kitchen and Dining Room. This is a full-time 32 HOUR per week position, Thursday – Sunday.
Responsibilities
- Cook meals for the Retreat and Ashram.
- Daily preparation of all varieties of fruits and vegetables, juices and desserts.
- Order and stock food for cooks and salad area.
- Monitor household supplies.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks in cook and salad area; keep immediate work area clean and orderly.
- Handle all commercial food equipment safely including food slicer, deep fryer, mixer, blender, juicer and any other equipment as instructed.
- Wash, sanitize and return all equipment and knives to the proper storage areas.
- Follow all industry criteria as determined by SERVSAFE for preparation, food temperature and sanitation.
- Mopping, sweeping.
- Set up dining room tables, steam table and salad table.
- Serve retreatants; clear dishes as needed; serve dessert per menu.
- Anticipates retreatants needs; assists and answers questions and special requests.
- Clear and clean dining tables; prepare serving table area for next meal.
- Wash, sanitize and put away all dishes and serving ware; clean and maintain organization of steam table, dining room cabinets and dining room storage area.
- Other position-related tasks, as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and take direction to prepare large quantities of food.
- A Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
- A minimum of four years of high school education or the equivalent skills.
- Skilled in all aspects of Dining Room service.
- The ability to function well in a multi-task environment.
- Must be able to lift and transport 50 lbs. This position involves pulling, continuous walking and standing, bending, and going up and down stairs, and repetitive wrist and forearm motions.
- The ability to safely use equipment such as floor machines, utility carts and cleaning solutions.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to push/pull up to 50 pounds required.
Additional Details
This is a 32 hour per week position, Thursday - Sunday.
Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.
Pay range: $17.10 - $18.00 per hour.
We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.
Please email your resume and salary requirements to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please.