CHEF

COMPANY: Fresh Start Health Retreat, 4384 South Island Hwy, Oyster Bay, BC, V9H 1E8

PAY: during the probation $27; then goes to $28. Plus tips.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Chef who is excited about the opportunity to prepare healthy meals and work in a healthy kitchen. We are not a typical kitchen with the same type of dishes on the menu each day. We have 60+ non-repeating gourmet plated meals within 21 days. The meals are organic, vegan and gourmet, and we plan to add fish to the menu. You need to be able to learn new recipes quickly and know well how to create a balanced flavour. In addition to meals, there are various supplements and health drinks served with meals. You need to be detail-oriented to be able to deliver accurately to each guest. Many guests have allergies and food sensitivities, and we need to be able to accommodate those.

You have a great sense of aesthetic appeal, as well as adhere to high standards of cleanliness, You have a conscientious attitude to work and are highly efficient. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good social skills, being a team player, an excellent sense of humour and adaptability are some of the main requirements for a successful candidate! The Fresh Start kitchen team is incredibly positive, high-standard and has a "let's get it done attitude."

Though you mostly work behind the scenes, you enjoy connecting with people. You appreciate our natural health philosophy.

It is a non-management role. You do not need to hire or manage people.

HOURS: on average four 7-hr days per week for 3 weeks, alternating with 3 weeks off

The nature of this position is intermittent: you will work for 3-week periods during our program dates and then will have 3 weeks off. During the "on" weeks you'll work approximately four 7-hr days per week. We run eight 21-day programs. There is a longer break/ layoff in Nov-Dec. Please see program dates on our website at www.healthretreat.ca.

SHIFT HOURS: Morning Shift 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Evening Shift 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Minus 30-min break. Most shifts are morning ones. Shift length may change depending on the need.

NOTE: The number of work days and shift length may vary depending on the group size. You must be able to be flexible with shift times/ dates and okay with the fluctuation of hours. You can work early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and plan your trips and other personal things around our program dates.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare plated meals for a group of up to 25 guests, following the current menu

Customize meals as per individual dietary needs

Food purchasing

Note: This is a very fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks, a high need for attention to detail and exceptional cleanliness.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Do Food Demo Classes, as needed- chefs educate guests on healthy meal preparation and teach several food demo classes throughout the program.

You may be requested to do a few private food preparation classes (subject to the need).

We cross-train the entire kitchen/ housekeeping team in various duties. You need to be able to do any work, including juice preparation, dishes, cleaning and working in an assistant role with another chef.

Assistance with procedure and recipe updates and process improvement in the kitchen department, as per the guidance of the Head Chef and Program Manager.

Training new team members, when requested by the Head Chef.

OUR CULTURE: We are a small, close-knit team, and for the safety of operation, we cross-train the entire kitchen/ housekeeping team in various duties. Our kitchen assistants are trained to prepare meals, and our chefs, including the Head Chef, do cleaning and dishes. We are looking for a humble person who is not afraid of any work, including juicing, laundry, and cleaning, as well as being an assistant to another chef. Our goal is that everyone knows as many duties as possible and can step up and replace each other, as needed. You get paid the chef rate for all duties.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to independently prepare plated meals for a group of 25 people, with a large number of meals customized to individual dietary needs (ex., gluten-free, diabetic, allergies etc.)
  
• Great cutting skills, high efficiency and experience in a commercial kitchen
• Food Safe BC and First Aid (if missing, will need to acquire)
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• First Aid L1, Clean Driver's Abstract and Criminal Record Check, if hired (insurance company requirement)

PERSONALITY:

• Grounded, positive personality with a caring attitude
  
• Ability to think quickly on your feet, multi-task and manage multiple details related to different clients
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment: able to go up and down the stairs multiple times, lift /carry fruit boxes, and be on your feet all day
  
• Ability to express your thoughts clearly, in an organized and engaging manner (will be needed for food demo classes, which we'll train)
• No-job-is-below-me attitude - you are happy to be a part of the co-caring team and do whatever needs to get done (including cleaning toilets)
• Cleanliness (you keep your workstation immaculate)
• You can follow the standardized procedures and menus
• Team player and adaptable
• Punctual, reliable and organized

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2005, we specialize in 5-21-Day Detox and Recharge, Physical Health, Emotional Wellness, and Quit Smoking retreats. We professionally guide our guests through Individualized Healing to new levels of vibrancy and well-being.

The Fresh Start offers a unique, high-quality service focused on health and personalized client care and is the only business of such nature in Canada.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES PICTURES: https://healthretreat.box.com/s/myrmx5aju2sy4qlp95npuix0a1mhp760

DRINKS AND MEALS PICS: https://healthretreat.box.com/s/i6fa3y0z6djizwl0hwcbuunhhe0xws5b

OUR GUESTS' STORIES: the stories are long; please feel free to listen to the intro or the entire one

STORY 1 https://www.healthretreat.ca/testimonial-items/my-blood-sugar-has-normalized-completely-and-thats-with-zero-medication/

STORY 2 https://www.healthretreat.ca/testimonial-items/how-after-20-yrs-of-battling-with-hashimotos-i-lost-53-lbs/

STORY 3 https://www.healthretreat.ca/testimonial-items/i-overcame-resentment-towards-a-parent-and-love-and-grieve-that-parent-now/

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH US:

A healthy kitchen, an opportunity to work with healthy, top-quality organic ingredients and various dishes, and some free meals. Seeing the guests' health transformation and making a difference! Small guest groups and predictable meal numbers, great positive vibe, incredible team, ability to interact with guests, beautiful facility and ocean-front location. Free access to the fitness room. Access to the Fresh Start spa services at a cost. Opportunity to learn more about a healthy lifestyle.

If you would like to be part of a vibrant, transformational team, if you dream of making a difference in the lives and health of others, and if Fresh Start's purpose, passion and values align with yours, please get in touch ASAP!

HOW TO APPLY: please read the detailed description and apply on our online job board https://freshstart.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=59&source=healthretreat