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    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.