Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, located on 400 acres in Falls Village, CT, is a year-round farm-to-table kosher retreat center that serves over 6,000 guests of all ages and backgrounds each year. Isabella Freedman is the home of Hazon, the Jewish lab for sustainability. We hope that people who come to Isabella Freedman deepen their Jewish identities; experience the connection between inherited Jewish wisdom, food, climate, and the natural world; and become linked with others who care about creating a more sustainable Jewish community and world.

Responsibilities include

• Act as lead cook for assigned meals: ensure quality, quantity, and punctuality of food for all guests and staff at the retreat center
• Assist with inventory of storage rooms, freezers, and refrigerators
• Receive and put away orders
• Be respectful and helpful to all clients – either do what they need, find someone who can, or direct them to the appropriate director
• At times, assist dining hall / kitchen staff and directors when needed
• Attend staff meetings and staff training

Qualifications

• Two years professional cooking experience
• Clean, punctual, organized, flexible, motivated, and ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm to work with the highest quality, seasonal ingredients
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and carry up/down stairs, multiple times daily
• Positive attitude, willingness and desire to learn and teach
• Experience with Kosher food not necessary