Clear Sky Retreat Center ,Kitchen Coordinator and Chef Jobs in Canada


Position: Kitchen
Coordinator and Chef
Type: full-time work-stay (with food & accom.) / volunteer (see below)
Organization: Clear Sky Retreat Center
Website: http://www.clearskycenter.org
Location: Fort Steele, near Cranbrook, British Columbia

This is a full-time position for an experienced and creative whole
foods-oriented p

rofessional to lead Clear Sky Center’s kitchen team of
volunteers.

In exchange for your time, energy and expertise you will get to
participate in Clear Sky’s vibrant awakening community through its
Karma Yoga Program. This includes your food & accommodation, regular
meditation instruction & practice, training in how to put spirituality
into practice in daily life, effective communication, team work and
much more.

Starting date: February 10th, 2015 or later

Hours per Week: 40

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, from menu
planning and staffing to ordering, cooking and serving 3 nourishing
buffet-style meals daily. People often return for our food which is
mostly organic and grown onsite or as local as possible. We pride
ourselves on being able to integrate our garden into our meals and to
support our neighbours and local growers.

You will:
• Oversee the harmonious operation of our kitchen
• Provide wholesome, nutritionally balanced buffet-style (fixed menu)
breakfasts, lunches and dinners for up to 30 people (depending on the
season)
• Create 10-day menu cycles that are seasonally responsive and that
incorporate produce from our garden and orchards as well as from local
growers
• Manage food costs and oversee ordering and inventories
• Train and oversee volunteers in the kitchen
• Work with Clear Sky managers to review budgets and expenditure,
coordinate staffing schedules and the integration of the kitchen into
the overall functioning of our center

Qualifications:
• Kitchen management experience, preferably with culinary training
• At least one year’s cooking experience providing buffet-style meals
in camps, lodges or retreat centers
• Menu development skills for wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals
• Adaptability to work with seasonal foods and what is grown onsite and locally
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills
• Food Safe Level 1 certified
• Self-discipline and a sincere desire to provide excellent service
• Organizational skills and ability to create a positive, motivated
workplace and to work effectively in an innovative and multi-tasking
environment
• Sincere interest in participating in a spiritual community; meaning
a desire to learn and practice meditative techniques and a willingness
and ability to engage in honest communication.
• Appreciative that living & working with the on-site team & staff
dedicated to Awakening in this lifetime is a rare and precious
opportunity

How to Apply

This is a minimum three month contract with a one month trial. Please
read the page on our website entitled “Is Karma Yoga For You?” before
applying. We offer a supportive and challenging workplace where
communication and personal growth are highly valued. As mentioned
above, interest and participation in mindfulness and awakening in
community are required. Come join us, learn how to engage, enliven and
grow yourself and those around you! Please email resume and cover
letter to:
michelle@clearskycenter.org

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