Job in the East Kootenay; no cash but a good experience for the right person looking for a unique experience: WORK-TO-STAY OPPORTUNITY Karma Yoga – Work to Stay Opportunity: Position: Kitchen Coordinator and Chef Type: work-stay position with food & accommodation, more (see below) Organization: Clear Sky Center clearskycenter.org Location: Fort Steele, near Cranbrook & Kimberley, British Columbia Kitchen Coordinator and Chef This is a full-time position for an experienced and creative whole foods-oriented professional 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 Skys 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: asap 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 years 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: [email protected] Please indicate that you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca Please share: GoodWork.ca/job=27196
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:34:20 +0000
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