Chef Assistant Position Available In Columbia, New York

Chef Assistant
The Abode of the Message
5 Abode Rd, New Lebanon, NY 12125, USA
Full/Part Time

• Hourly ($21.

00 – $30.00)

Expires:

Jul 11, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details

Title:

Chef Assistant

Status:

Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem; Non-Exempt
Reports to: Kitchen Manager and Head Chef

Residence:

No residency requirement

Training:

Provided If/When Necessary
The Abode of the Message, Inc. is a retreat and conference center located on over 300 acres within
an historic Shaker complex in New Lebanon, New York. Founded in 1975, the Abode began as a
residential community with a spiritual base and a variety of enterprises. Today the Abode is
advancing its focus as a retreat center and sanctuary, promoting collective and individual discovery
through meaningful experiences and opportunities for growth.
The Kitchen Assistant supports the culinary operations of the Abode under the direction of the
Kitchen Manager and Head Chef
Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs food preparation tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager and Head Chef;
• Assists in preparing and/or cooking food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served;
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations by taking temperatures while/if cooking foods,
  maintaining safe temperatures of prepared food, and appropriately cooling hot food and
  reheating cold food;
• Performs general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas, as well as scullery;
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment;
• Portions and serves food to residents, employees, or guests;
• Restocks kitchen supplies, rotates food, and stamps the time and date on food in coolers;
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment as directed by the Kitchen Manager;
• Communicates any equipment or safety concerns immediately to the Kitchen Manager and Head Chef
• Follows meal preparation, serving, and cleaning instructions as provided by the Kitchen
  Manager and Head Chef in their absence; and
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills
• Ideal but not necessary: At least 1 year of experience cooking (Prep Cook or otherwise) professionally, preferably in a retreat setting;
• Working knowledge of the principles of food safety (will train if necessary);
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions related to food preparation;
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment either through demonstrated skills or training;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision at times;
• Good problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills;
• Comfort working with people of different faith traditions;
• Ideal but not necessary: Volunteer or professional experience with a spirituality-based hospitality or non-profit organization; and
• Prior history or relationship with the Abode is desirable but not necessary.
  Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly;
• May require lifting heavier objects, with or without support;
• Requires ongoing physical activity including: bending, stretching, and standing.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Hourly ($21.00 – $30.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Meals Included Required Skills Teamwork Attention to Detail Adaptability Time Management Customer Service Orientation Ability to Work Under Pressure Interpersonal Skills Culinary Creativity