Cafe Cook, Non Residential at The Omega Institute

Rhinebeck, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Customer Service, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Fast-Paced Environment, Food Preparation, Cleaning, Food Safety, Communication, Reliability

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

NOTE: This is a non-residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#seasonal-staff-faq]. Omega Seasonal Staff Experience Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment. * Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause. * Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] classes, trainings, and events. * Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus]. Seasonal Staff Commitment We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission [https://www.eomega.org/about/overview/vision-mission-values-aspirations], and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience. Job Description Cafe Cook, Non Residential: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Cafe Manager. Summary The Omega Café is an independent facility within the Omega Food & Beverage department. The Omega Café provides a welcoming, shared space where participants, staff, faculty and the public can gather, enjoy light meals, snacks, and beverages. The Café also offers space for workshops and special events to meet and is host to book signings, concerts, and craft fairs. The Cafe Cook is responsibe for preparing made-to-order food for guests. In service to this responsibility, the Cook will set up an efficient station at the start of each shift and prep as necessary to ensure all items are available to order. A number of tasks in teh Cafe are shared among the various staff on duty, and the manager on shift assigns such tasks based on need and personnel. Cooks are expected to deliver food to tables, wash dishes, and on occasion, perform Barista/Cashier duties as needed. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Prepare food to order. * Stock the line and station. * Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen (clearing work surfaces, sweeping, etc). * Run the dishwasher and put away dishes. * Prep food items for use. * Work with Manager and/or Head Cook to place and receive orders from outside vendors and the main kitchen. * Working with knives, equipment with moving blades, open stovetop flames, hot oven, steam and oil. * Serve food to tables. * Be informed about all aspects of the food served including purveyors, ingredients and available choices. * Perform deep cleaning tasks in kitchen, store room, cafe and deck. * Be welcoming and provide expedient service to all patrons. * Other duties as required by Supervisor. Work Details * This position functions in the Cafe on the Omega Campus. * This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Physical Requirements * Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50lbs for various needs. * Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time * Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions * Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary * Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Ability to workin a constant state of alertness and safe manner. * Ability to observe details at close range. Required Experience/Qualities * SIx months of cooking experience required * ServSafe Certification preferred * Timely, reliable and service oriented individual. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. * Team player. * Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Compensation Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes: * Wage * One delicious meal [https://www.eomega.org/visit/visit/rhinebeck-campus/meals] during each work shift * Access to Omega’s staff benefits [https://www.eomega.org/jobs-service/seasonal-staff-volunteer-opportunities#benefits] This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage. ---------------------------------------- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement. [https://www.eomega.org/about/more/justice-equality-diversity-inclusion-statement] Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Responsibilities

The Cafe Cook is responsible for preparing made-to-order food for guests and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. They will also stock the line and serve food to tables while ensuring efficient service.