Lead Cook

Lead Cook - Part-Time, Mostly Weekends

St. Dorothy’s Rest | Camp Meeker, CA
Pay: $20-$25 per hour
Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., occasionally extending to 2:30 p.m. to finish kitchen duties, not to exceed 8 hours in a workday. Includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
Schedule: Primarily on weekends when retreat meal service is scheduled. Work dates vary with the event calendar and some weeks may have no scheduled shifts.

Overview:

St. Dorothy’s Rest is an Episcopal camp and retreat center in the redwoods of Camp Meeker, California. We welcome people of all backgrounds and offer a place to gather, connect with nature, and find rest.

We’re seeking a dependable Lead Cook to prepare meals for retreat guests. This person will lead breakfast preparation, service, and cleanup with support from 1-3 kitchen assistants (dependent on group size), then work under the Kitchen Lead’s direction for lunch. Menus are provided by the Kitchen Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast preparation and service using established menus and recipes.
• Coordinate kitchen assistants so preparation, service, and cleanup tasks are completed.
• Assist the Kitchen Lead with lunch preparation and service.
• Organize cooking and preparation so meals are ready at scheduled times.
• Follow provided dietary and allergy instructions.
• Complete assigned kitchen opening, cleaning, sanitizing, and closing duties.
• Maintain safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Monitor ingredients and supplies and report anticipated needs to the Kitchen Lead.
• Help with dishes, waste disposal, and keeping kitchen and service areas clean and organized.
• Provide welcoming, attentive service to guests, campers, and staff.
• Communicate kitchen concerns promptly and use good judgment when responding to problems.
• Kitchen Lead is open to discussing recipes and menu ideas but it is not required for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead meal preparation, coordinate kitchen assistants, and follow established menus and recipes.
• Good organization, communication, and attention to food safety.
• Comfort using commercial kitchen equipment and following safe operating procedures.
• Dependability and availability for early-morning, mostly weekend shifts.
• Experience cooking for groups preferred.
• California Food Handler Card must be obtained within 30 days of hire. St. Dorothy’s Rest covers required training and exam costs and pays for time spent completing them.
• Current Food Safety Manager Certification, such as ServSafe Manager or an approved equivalent, preferred.

Please apply through Indeed and share your cooking experience and availability.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• California Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
• ServSafe (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 (Required)

Work Location: In person