Hope Springs is seeking Kitchen Team Member

Kitchen Team Member

A kitchen team member at HSI shares in the responsibility to prepare, assist in cooking, and serve meals and snacks to guests. Cleaning, sanitation, and proper food storage are also part of this position. More detailed job requirements include: 

• Experience with batch cooking as well as cooking on a line is preferred.

• Experience with the proper use of commercial kitchen equipment.

• Experience with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free cooking is preferred. 

• Experience handling and storing food properly and safely. Following FIFO protocols. 

• Have a "clean as you go" work ethic.

• Follow all Federal and State Health Department requirements.

• Follow basic kitchen safety protocols. Servesafe certified, preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Upbeat, creative, and resourceful with the ability to effectively work with a wide range of personalities in a spiritual, community-oriented environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time well.

• Desire to participate in a team-oriented work environment.

• Excellent communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing.

• Ability to work with tight deadlines, attention to detail, and accuracy.

• Ability to follow set procedures.

• Ability to work flexible, at times intensive hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Balancing the demands of the job with personal health and wellness is essential.

• Calm and composed – ability to talk with staff, guests, and volunteers in a polite and kind manner. Able to give and accept constructive feedback modestly and non-defensively.
  

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Collaborates With: Kitchen Manager, Leadership Team, Maintenance Team, and at 

times Housekeeping and Land Management Team as needed.

At the time of hiring, all employees are asked to review the Employee Handbook, and sign off on an understanding and acceptance of all policies and procedures.

Interested candidates can reach out by completing our Job Interest Form.

Job Interest Form