Position Summary
Provide assistance in cooking preparation, as well as in household chores, such as cleaning and sweeping guestrooms and bathrooms.
Responsibilities
- Cooking and cooking prep on broad range of foods, including entrees, grains, vegetables, baked good, desserts, special dietary options as needed, etc.
- Clean dishes, tables, and counters. Sweep and mop floors, and clean bathrooms in the refectory building. Assist in maintaining cleanliness in all areas of kitchen and bathrooms.
- Assist with receiving and storing all supplies (produce, dairy, household).
- Coordinate volunteers when Kitchen Supervisor Assistant is not present.
- Clean/sweep guestrooms and bathrooms (regular cleaning and periodic deep cleaning), verandas, and railings, and remake beds according to instructions provided by the Guest Program Manager.
- Monitor cleaning supplies.
- Clean other Guest areas, as requested; e.g., Hospitality Room, Chapel and annex bathrooms, Garden Chapel, Fellowship Hall, gym, etc.
- Other position-related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year of hands-on experience in a kitchen.
- The ability to perform work that involves continuous standing, walking, pulling, bending, going up and down stairs, and repetitive wrist and forearm motions.
- Physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work a full shift on one's feet and maintain physical activity throughout the course of each shift.
- The ability to safely use all necessary equipment, such as vacuums, utility carts, stepladders, and cleaning solutions.
- Ability to take instruction well and follow detailed directions.
- Capable of working within deadlines and time constraints.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and aptitude to exhibit kindness and patience with guests.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Must be comfortable working in a spiritual/religious environment.
- Have the skill to respond professionally and appropriately to changes and unforeseen challenges as they occur.
- Fluent in the English language.
- Valid California drivers' license and an excellent driving record.
- ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required, refresher course every 3 years.
- Basic math skills.
- High school graduate preferred.
Additional Details
This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position, Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.
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.
Pay range: $18.00 - $22.41 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
Vegetarian lunch is provided.
Please submit your resume to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please.