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Kitchen Assistant

The Kitchen Assistant is a member of the kitchen/dining team under the direction and supervision of the Head Chef to help prepare meals and maintain the kitchen and food storage areas. All Kitchen Staff help with dish washing, but the Kitchen Assistant takes a leading role in this duty, as well as all other cleaning/sanitizing jobs in the kitchen. Under direction of the Chef, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing and baking fresh breads and pastries and may be assigned a variety of other responsibilities, depending upon experience and skill. Kitchen Assistant assist with everything from food preparation, kitchen sanitation, beverage preparation, customer service, inventory, and other tasks as needed. Food service workers are expected to have knowledge of food safety and sanitation, knife skills, station setup, and inventory management. The entire Kitchen Staff works together as a team to accomplish the task of maintaining a safe, efficient, and enjoyable workplace, and therefore no staff member is above any work needing to be completed to meet this overall goal.

Hours per week: 15-20 hours.

Minimum requirements:

US Citizen, US National or valid Green Card holder.
Must pass pre-employment reference checks and background checks.
Preferably at least one year of experience in a food service environment, preferably in an institutional setting
Must be team-spirited, and capable of working in close-quarters.
Commitment to our mission, diversity and equity requires all members to engage in work actively and thoughtfully around identity, anti-racism, and inclusion.
Responsible, energetic, flexible individual
Outgoing and friendly demeanor, able to engage and communicate easily with guests.
Kitchen Assistant should work with the Chef in striving to create a dining room atmosphere and attitude toward other staff that contributes positively to morale.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to carry up to 50lbs
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
Ability to understand and follow kitchen and food safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of foodservice lines set-up and food safety.

Gaelic for “sanctuary of trees,” Cranaleith is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that offers serene and rejuvenating space to those who wish to reflect on what matters deeply in their lives, renew their spirit for life and work, or restore themselves from life’s traumas. Individuals and groups are invited to participate in retreats and other programs offered in a spirit-rekindling environment of well-being, respect, and harmony.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Cranaleith Spiritual Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14/hour

Please submit a cover letter, resume, relevant certifications, and three professional references with contact information to office@cranaleith.org. Position will remain open until filled; only fully completed applications will be considered. No phone calls please.

Cranaleith Spiritual Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment
practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Cranaleith Spiritual Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.