Prep / Lead Cook Fill-In

Job Details: Job Location: Breitenbush Hot Springs - Detroit, OR, Salary Range: $15.55Hourly, Breitenbush Hot Springs is seeking Part-Time Lead / Prep Cooks to join our existing vegetarian kitchen team. The Lead/Prep Cook position is vital to the success of the food service we provide to our guests. These positions report to the Breitenbush Kitchen Team Coordinators. We are hiring for several Fill-In positions which could start in the coming weeks. You will be invited to participate in a one-week working interview (paid time) at Breitenbush prior to a job offer.

Fill-Ins provide coverage for full-time staff, meaning the position is on an as-needed basis. It typically involves working for periods as short as a couple days, or as long as a couple weeks. On-site housing and meals are provided for the duration of the work period.

Prep/Lead Cook Job Responsibilities:

Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces and supplies during shift
Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs
Serves buffet-style food to guests
Washes cooking and serving dishes

Qualifications: Prep/Lead Cook Qualifications/Skills:

Basic written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
Ability to work as a team member
Follows directions and instructions
One year of experience as a prep cook and/or restaurant worker
Food Handlers Card
Ability to work in a standing position and move around a kitchen and crowded dining room for roughly 8-hours per day, 35  - 40 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting wage of $15.55/hour ... AND ...
Co-op provided housing at hot springs retreat center for the duration of the work period
Free utilities (including high speed internet)
Guest privileges and discounted events
Organic vegetarian meals are provided
Discounted massages
Household items provided (Dr. Bronner's soap, toilet paper, etc)
Community living in the Cascade Mountains
Use of hot springs, sauna, yoga, wellness programs and more
Commute to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River

*Benefits are subject to change based on the needs of the Cooperative

Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.