LEAD COOK - Full Time 3 or 6 Month Position
LEAD COOK - Full Time 3 or 6 Month Position
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15-03-2025
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Job Description
At Esalen we believe in the power of our potential both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences. More than 60 years ago Esalen cofounders imagined a place inspired by Abraham Maslows psychology of peak experiences and Aldous Huxleys belief in human potentialities the unrealized capacities of our mind and body. Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.
Esalen isnt just a place to work its an invitation to help change the world.
OVERVIEW
- This role is a key position in the Esalen kitchen. As a fulltime culinary team leader you will supervise the daily production of meals for the community (guests staff faculty) in our teaching kitchen. You will also assist the kitchen management in supporting the kitchens daily operations. This role requires shift work. The Lead Cook reports to the Executive Chef and is located on property in Big Sur.
- Prior work experience at Esalen is preferred. Candidates that have graduated from Esalens 3 month REEP program or a current staff member who has been employed for at least three months will be given top consideration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In addition to providing the Kitchen with a safe sanitary and efficient Kitchen operation this position is the direct supervisor of all Kitchen personnel scheduled for the chefs shift. The chefs main duties include:
- Preparing healthy tasty meals baked breads and desserts
- Establishing a positive productive work environment that fosters learning and creativity
- Supervising and managing proper safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
- Supervising proper organization (label date shelf order) of all storage and work areas
- Working with kitchen manager in menu planning
- Supporting the community and kitchen policy of composting and recycling
- Minimizing loss (spoilage careless waste theft etc.;
- Ensuring at least one kitchen manager or staff person is present in the kitchen at all times of the shift
- Assuming the responsibility for the secure lockup and opening of the kitchen outside the hours of operation 6am 8 pm)
- Other various tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous chef experience and/or culinary training are preferred
- Ability to take responsibility be held accountable flexible and make on the spot decisions
- Ability to balance the needs of Esalens guests and seminarians with the resources available in the best possible way
- Ability to react and respond calmly and graciously in stressful and demanding situations
- Strong communication skills with an emphasis on listening empathy and common sense
- Must have an avid interest in food and culinary pursuits
- Experience in cooking and managing a kitchen of comparable size
FLEXIBILITY
- Esalen functions best when all staff work toward the common mission of encouraging everyone to reach our highest human potential. With this goal in mind this job description is not intended to cover or contain an allencompassing listing of activities duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on Esalens and your teams needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job the teammate must be able to maneuver on uneven ground stand for long periods of time often carry and lift up to 50 pounds operate food preparation appliances and machinery tolerate exposure to changes in temperature and be able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation.
COMPENSATION
- 3 or 6 Month position
- Wage range $18$20/hour
- Full Time 40 Hours/week
- Housing available onsite (residential fee charged)
- All meals provided
- The pay for this position is commensurate with experience. Esalen gives teammates access to an extensive range of daily experiential classes (yoga dance tai chi and meditation) and ongoing inhouse education and training programs. In alignment with Esalens mission in advancing human potential staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.
CERTIFICATION
- REEP Apprentices have the opportunityto earn an Esalen certificationover their 6 month contract that highlightsthe departmental core competencies and transferable skills fulfilled and acknowledges the hours spent engaging in professional and personal development. The certification processhonors individual learning tracks giving participants credit for their holistic engagement in Esalens educational community and celebrates a graduation point with a capstone project.
$18 $20 an hour
Esalen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression.
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