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Kitchen Assistant

The Food Services program at Rainbow Lodge strives to fulfill our organizational mission by providing wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals to all guests. Nearly everything is made from scratch, using locally and ethically sources ingredients when possible. Menus are tailor-made for each group, and always include substantial and nutritious options for people with particular dietary needs. Our team is passionate about retreat hospitality, and its role in creating a more just and equitable world. The Kitchen Assistant should share in our desire to go above and beyond for every guest who visits the Lodge. 

Responsibilities and Expectations: 
Teamwork and communication 

• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• A willingness to both lead and be led. The Kitchen Assistant will work closely with the Food Services Director, and sometimes will be responsible for managing other cooks and volunteers in the kitchen 
• Desire to work on a closely knit team environment, interacting regularly with other staff members, including the Executive Director. Enthusiasm for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount 

Hospitality  

• Excellent hospitality and guest services skills. The Kitchen Assistant will regularly be interacting with guests, answering questions, and fulfilling requests 

• An interest in retreat hospitality, and in the mission of Rainbow Lodge 

Production 

• Assist the Food Services Director in preparing and serving healthy, wholesome, and nutritious meals for all guests at Rainbow Lodge 
• Follow prep lists prepared by the Food Services Director to prepare produce, meats, seafood, and other ingredients 
• Be trained to run meals without the assistance of the Food Services Director 

• Handle prepared food during mealtimes, following food safety procedures, to ensure that all guests are fed on time  
• An understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures 
• Experience in fast-paced, commercial kitchen environments 
• Experience with sourdough breads and cakes/pastries preferred, but not required 

Other 

• Assist the Food Services Director and Executive Director with other tasks, as needed 
• Ability to lift 50lbs 
• Possess a valid Washington State Food Worker Card, or a willingness to obtain one 
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment 
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays 

Compensation 

• This position pays $17-$19 per hour depending on experience
• Up to two meals provided during each shift 
• This position will begin part time with the possibility of transitioning to full time 
• Due to the nature of retreat center work, a consistent schedule may not always be possible 

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to  Luke Abdow, Food Services Director, at luke@rainbowlodge.org. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Server/dishwasher

​Retreat Center Staff members are responsible for ensuring excellent guest experiences through both “front of house” and “back of house” roles. The primary responsibilities include setting up and clearing the dining room before and after meals, serving meals and attending to guests’ needs, and dishwashing.
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Responsibilities and Expectations:
Teamwork and communication

• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Desire to work on a closely knit team environment, interacting regularly with other staff members, including the Food Services Director and Executive Director

• Enthusiasm for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount

Front of House

• Retreat Center Staff will clean and set-up the dining room before meals, and break it down after meals

• Staff will serve meals to guests at their tables “family style”, and be available to guests during the meals for any questions and requests they might have

• Excellent hospitality and guest services skills. Retreat Center staff will regularly be interacting with guests, answering questions, and fulfilling requests

• An interest in retreat hospitality, and in the mission of Rainbow Lodge

• Experience in a customer service setting, such as a restaurant or café, is helpful, but not required

• Careful attention to guests with particular dietary needs and allergies

Back of House

• Primary responsibilities include washing dishes in our commercial dishwasher, after and between meals

• Putting away clean dishes in their respective locations

• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors, as needed

• Taking out the trash and recycling at the end of the night

• Other tasks as assigned

Other

• Staff will be asked to perform other tasks around the Lodge as necessary. These might include laundry, groundskeeping, and kitchen prep. Efforts will be made to align these requests with the interests and skills of staff persons

Compensation

• The starting pay for this position is $15-$17.50 per hour depending on experience

• Up to two meals provided during each shift

• This position is part-time. A range of hours per week is possible. Shifts will be available during daytimes and evenings, and on weekdays and weekends. The ideal candidate might be looking for additional employment to supplement their current job

• Due to the nature of retreat center work, a consistent schedule may not always be possible

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Luke Abdow, Food Services Director, at luke@rainbowlodge.org. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

HOusekeepER

Housekeepers are responsible for ensuring excellent guest experiences through thorough and adequate cleaning of all guest bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces. This is a vital part of ensuring positive guest experiences. 


Responsibilities and Expectations: 
Teamwork and communication 

• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions 
  

• Effective verbal communication skills 
  
• Desire to work on a closely knit team environment, interacting regularly with other staff members, including the Food Services Director and Executive Director 
  
• Enthusiasm for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount 
  

Housekeeping 

• Duties will include changing sheets and towels, making beds, vacuuming and dusting rooms, cleaning bathrooms, including toilets and showers, and cleaning common spaces 
  
• Housekeepers may need to interact with guests on occasions, so good customer service skills are important 
  
• Good attention to detail 
  
• Other tasks as assigned 
  

Compensation 

• The starting pay for this position is $15-$17 per hour depending on experience 
  

• This position is part-time. A range of hours per week is possible. Shifts will be available during daytimes and evenings, and on weekdays and weekends. The ideal candidate might be looking for additional employment to supplement their current job 
  
• Due to the nature of retreat center work, a consistent schedule may not always be possible 
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To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Brandon Gooch, Executive Director, at director@rainbowlodge.org. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.