Company description

A project of Tibet House US, spearheaded by Robert and Nena Thurman, Menla is a 501 c3 non-profit retreat center and health spa located 2 hours north of NYC by car in the middle of the Catskill Forest Preserve. Menla is committed to bringing authentic Tibetan mind-body healing arts and sciences to the West. Our vision is to draw from Tibetan wisdom sciences to reinforce the new wave of holistic integrative medicine now emerging in Western societies.

The Dalai Lama has expressed his enthusiasm for Menla, as he believes Tibetan medicine is one of the greatest contributions of Tibetan Buddhist culture to the world. In 2006 the Dalai Lama visited Menla for a Health & Longevity Conference and to bless the land. He believes that Menla, which was given to him and the Tibetan people as a gift, will continue to become a thriving resource for health, healing, and spiritual evolution for many years to come.

Toward this end, Menla offers numerous individual and group retreats, featuring a variety of classes, yoga, meditation, wellness and fitness programs, nature experiences, as well as Buddhist teachings on a wide range of subjects. Our Dewa Spa specializes in rare Tibetan therapies, as well as offering a full menu of western as well as eastern massages and services, including Ayurvedic treatments, herbal baths, and saunas and steam rooms. Our eco-friendly guest rooms are decorated with Tibetan accents and provide a restful atmosphere for guest stays during residential programs.

Job description

Looking for a job that’s more than just a job? Working at Menla means being part of a small vibrant community, working for a meaningful cause, and being in a healthy and beautiful place, working in a conscious kitchen environment. Menla is a hidden oasis in the Catskills featuring spiritual and wellness retreats and a world-class Spa.

Our Line Cooks are friendly, hard-working, dependable people who are efficient, detail oriented, communicate well, and have a passion for working with fresh ingredients to prepare nutritious meals!

We are looking for a Line Cook for immediate hire, with onsite housing possible for the right person.

Responsibilities/Job Requirements:
-- Ability to follow recipes and detailed instructions and to be dedicated to preparing food with love, care, focus, and efficiency, ensuring excellent taste and appearance of buffet items
-- Excellent knife skills and experience with other kitchen tools
-- Ensuring guest buffet and salad bar continue to be stocked during meals
-- Line cooking experience required
-- Experience with catering 50+ person events preferred
-- Experience with vegan food desired but not required
-- Reliable transportation needed - While driving is not part of the job duties, reliable transportation to and from work is needed

Compensation: Hourly wage 18 - 19/hr DOE, share of guest tips, free shift meal, also possible very affordable on-site housing for the right candidate.

Perks: A sense of community, access to free yoga, meditation and other Menla-sponsored classes and retreats, and great discounts on massages and bookstore items.

Full Time Positions: 32-40 hrs/wk

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline