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.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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.