Vegetarian Cook at a Yoga Retreat Center

Vegetarian Lead Cook

Experience creative self-expression and rich connections in an environment where heart and meaning are a part of everyday life! Mount Madonna Centeris offering a unique opportunity for an inspired and motivated individual interested in serving within a renowned Retreat Center and multigenerational yoga community overlooking Monterey Bay.

Mount Madonna is a center for learning that offers practices for living for the sincere seekers, thought leaders, retreat goers, teachers and students who desire an experience at the source. Since 1978, we have been honored to host both luminaries and practitioners in spiritual and religious traditions, artistic endeavors, social justice, and conscious business, among many others. Our residential community of practice and activities have been inspired by the yoga teachings and example of master yogi, Baba Hari Dass.

Mount Madonna prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and strives to create a culture that empowers and supports individuals to bring their full and authentic self to the workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you!

POSITION: Part-time Vegetarian Lead Cook

JOB LOCATION: Mount Madonna Center - 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076

JOB SUMMARY:

If you are an enthusiastic cook, with experience in a professional kitchen, and are excited about creating delicious vegan/vegetarian cuisine, Mount Madonna Center (MMC) would be delighted to hear from you. We are currently rebuilding our staff and reopening to groups and retreats after being closed during COVID, so the level of work in the MMC kitchen would be gradually increasing. The position is fast-paced, and you would be working in a beautiful, spacious kitchen with supportive staff in a collaborative work environment.

We are seeking someone who can plan and cook healthy food, while working as part of a team and directing other prep staff to produce quality meals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cooking for 40-50 residents. This number is in addition to the varying number of retreat guests whom we host. It can significantly increase (up to 175), depending on the size of programs we host at the center.
• Following and enhancing recipes, and developing recipes for new menu items
• Complying with safety and cleanliness standards.

Key skills and experience:

• The ability to communicate in a clear, efficient manner is critical.
• Experience cooking 3 meals/day for a minimum of 100 guests.
• Skilled in planning and executing various types of nutritious vegan/vegetarian meals, as well as have knowledge of various types of cuisines and dietary needs.
• Skilled in bread making and desserts preferred.
• Comfortable with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Food safety certificate or training required.
• Basic computer skills essential.
• Good time management is a must.
• Personal qualities: responsible, honest, empathetic team worker working harmoniously with others.
• Interest in self-development and community life.
• Respectful of MMC values and Code of Conduct.

Job Type:

Part-time 28 hours/week.

Rate of pay:

$18-23/hour, depending on experience.

Residential Position Available:

This position offers the opportunity to reside in a Yoga community in beautiful natural surroundings. We prefer to hire a residential staff member, but are accepting all applications. Residential housing and all meals are included in a monthly fee. Those interested in joining our multigenerational residential community would be open to living in an intentional yoga community and engaging with others in a positive way. We ask everyone to abide by the vegetarian guidelines while on the property. More details about the residential agreement will be provided during the interview.

Benefits:

• 2 weeks per year of accrued paid vacation, rolls over for a maximum accrual of 3 weeks
• 30 hours of sick time per year
• Employee Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months of employment
• Free meals cooked fresh daily for residential employees. For offland employees: one meal per day while working on site
• Reduced rates on massage
• Access to:
• Meditation, asana (postures), and yoga philosophy classes
• Walking/hiking trails with broad vistas, redwood forests, ponds and wildlife
• Cafe and bookstore
• Community garden and chickens
• Hot Tub
• Community events
• Seasonal Retreats and Programs

APPLICATION: Thank you for your interest! Please send your resume and cover letter to work@mountmadonna.org.

Mount Madonna Center maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

a) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual preference or any other non-merit factor.

b) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal treatment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, furloughs and rehiring.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person