Company description

Wellspring Conference Center provides a welcoming setting for retreats, conferences or day meetings. Nestled in a two-hundred-acre wooded site, with ponds, a stream, meadows and walking trails, we are just 30 miles north of Washington, D.C. Wellspring offers a lovely main conference center and accommodations that reflect our values of simplicity and sustainability.

Our food service is a significant part of what we offer to our guests. We aim for health, homemade and vegetarian options served with attention to presentation and care for the guests needs.

Wellspring guests find the tranquil green vistas of the forest a soothing backdrop for their group functions, and the natural beauty of the grounds a perfect place for private contemplation and reflection on the day’s events.

Job description

Wellspring has been hosting conferences and retreats for over 50 years. The Wellspring Center Cook works independently to prepare all types of cuisine. Our retreats are usually from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch but occasionally begin on Thursdays and/or perhaps go into Mondays. There are times when a group wants to rent midweek. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter the facility is closed. A trained kitchen assistant will be provided for all events.

Responsibilities:

• Food preparation is for between 12 (our minimum) and 50 people. Average group size is between 15 and 35.

• Plan menus based on dietary restrictions and vegetarian emphasis and shop for meals outside the weekend event, so all food is at the kitchen before the start of the event.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals on time. Dinner 6pm, Lunch 12pm, Breakfast 8 am. Times can be adjusted based on needs of the group and the cook.

• Prepare balanced, healthy and home cooked foods (from scratch). This includes making bread and dessert from scratch.

• Set-up and break-down meal service for each meal.

• Assist in the washing and cleaning of all cookware and dishes used by guests.

• Ensure food is safely served and stored at appropriate temperatures

• Maintain an orderly, clean and efficient kitchen workspace, refrigerators, and pantry.

• Notify Hosts of all kitchen needs or repairs.

• Ensure kitchen meets or surpasses hygiene requirements and safety standards set by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Department.

• The cook needs to be or willing to get certified as a

• Work with kitchen assistant, providing guidance, oversight and support.

Qualifications:

• Experience with and enthusiasm for cooking family-style meals for a large group

• Ability to work calmly under kitchen pressure and to work patiently with retreatants/conference members

• Ability to work around groups in an appropriate manner to respect the Spirit and program of the group

• Strong time management skills; ability to coordinate and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

• Must have the ability to shop independently and get to the kitchen.

• Must be able to work on your feet for long hours in the kitchen

• Complete "food safety certification for" Kitchen Manager" and a second certification in Allergens.

This is a part-time position, working weekends 2 – 4 per month. Compensation begins at $20-$25 depending upon training and experience.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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