The kitchen is the heart of our retreat center. Our Kitchen Manager works closely with a team of dedicated cooks to nourish our guests and staff. On site, we have a main kitchen, smaller satellite kitchen, and three dining facilities.
Qualifications:
- Culinary training preferred;
- Commercial cooking knowledge required with a minimum of two years related experience;
- Experience with meat, vegetarian, vegan and wheat-free cuisine;
- Creativity, good organizational skills, and customer service orientation;
- Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for meal planning, preparation, purchasing, and inventory;
- Training staff in maintaining health and safety food standards;
- Supporting and engaging in a healthy and friendly team-oriented work environment;
- Managing food delivery to our various meditation halls when needed.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $16-$17 per hour, at least 40 hours per week; pay negotiable for a local resident who would not live at DMC, or for a candidate with substantial kitchen management experience
- Participation in DMC’s Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave program (estimated 10 days of PTO accrued in first year of employment, 12 days in second year, 15 days in third and fourth years, 20 days in fifth and subsequent years)
- If choosing to live at DMC, low-cost housing and meal plan required (currently a combined $375.00 per month)
- Free participation in staff classes and programs