Part Time Assistant to Chef & Cook (year round position)

Bloom Holistic Retreat is a four-season yoga and meditation retreat located on a 900-acre property on Loughborough Lake. We host teachers and Retreat Leaders from a variety of yoga, Pilates and other movement traditions to bring their teachings into what we like to consider a secular sacred space.

Bloom is seeking staff that are in line with our standards of service and attention to detail. Visit our website for details. Bloomholisticretreat.com .

We invite you to submit your resume and inquiries to: [email protected]

OVERVIEW: This is a part-time permanent role for a Cook and assistant to the Chef at Bloom Holistic Retreat. The cook will be responsible for assisting in preparing nutritious Vegetarian self-served buffet-style meals, and in charge of breakfast over the course of standard weekend retreats*. Retreats range from 18 to 36 participants.

The qualified cook will ensure a high standard of food quality & presentation, prepare the buffet, dining area and coffee areas for service, and participate in kitchen clean up.

Qualifications & personal skills:

-Cooking experience and/or culinary certification and training

-Food Handlers certification

-Solid organizational and multitasking kitchen skills





-Able to adapt to seasonal availability of ingredients and improvise or modify set menus/recipes for participants withfood allergies & restrictions

-Give and receive feedback.

-Ability to respond calmly and graciously in stressful & demanding situations.

-Feel comfortable & confident in a social environment

-Able to work alone or with others.

-Able to prepare primary meals as needed and oversee assistant staff

Key responsibilities:

-Assist Chef in Preparing healthy meals for groups up to 36 people

-Prepare Breakfast and Assist in preparation of lunch

-Coordinate various tasks within time frame of meals times and lengths

-Set buffet and dining and server areas

-Participate in the clean-up of kitchen & service areas

-Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency

*Part time hours primarily consist of 1-3 weekend shifts during standard retreats year-round (with the exception of Major Holidays and winter break). Some retreats throughout the year can range from 4 – 6 days with most being on weekends and some mid-week with July and August being the busiest months. The part time cook will have additional shifts throughout the year and will be planned well in advance.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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