Title: Cook
Report to: Food Services Director
Pay: $26 - $28 per hour depending on experience
Job Type: Part - Time
Tucked in the forest at the base of Mt. Si, Rainbow Lodge is a non-profit organization that fosters opportunities for guests to experience spiritual, personal, and professional growth in a tranquil and natural environment. We host groups ranging in size from 20 – 65 guests who come from all over the country to enjoy the radical hospitality and environment that Rainbow Lodge offers.
Each member of our small, close-knit team is passionate about hospitality, and seeks to serve our guests in ways that make them feel cared for, appreciated, and at home. This spirit of hospitality starts within our own staff culture, by treating each other with kindness, care, and respect, and having fun together in the busy rhythms of hospitality.
We are seeking a part-time Cook to join our kitchen staff. Please read the description below and reach out to us if it feels like a good fit.

What we are looking for: We're interested in folks who live within 30 minutes of North Bend, WA, and who have prior kitchen experience.
 
Responsibilities and Expectations:
Teamwork and communication

• Enthusiasm for creating a friendly, fun, efficient, effective, and inclusive workplace – this is paramount!
• Desire to work within a close-knit team, interacting regularly with other staff members.
• A willingness to both lead and be led. The Cook will report to and work closely with the Food Services Director, though they will also be responsible for overseeing meals and managing other kitchen staff.
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively – to listen to others and to speak honestly, clearly, and with care.
• A desire to offer excellent, wholehearted hospitality to all our guests. The Cook will regularly interact with guests, answering questions and fulfilling requests.

Meals:

• Prepare and serve healthy, wholesome, and beautiful meals for all guests at Rainbow Lodge.
• Prior experience in commercial kitchen environments or similar environments, with an understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ensure that all guests are fed on time, including those with dietary restrictions, and that any issues that arise are addressed quickly and respectfully.
• Meals are planned by the Food Services Director, typically with recipes provided. Once the Cook is familiar with the meals in our cookbook, they have the opportunity to contribute their ideas for new meals.
• Training will be offered by the Food Services Director upon hiring. The Cook will have the chance to shadow and become familiar with the kitchen before preparing meals on their own.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to WA state food safety procedures, maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen environment. The Food Services Director can support you with this.

Other:

• Ability to lift 50lbs, as the Cook will help store food orders.
• Possess a valid Washington State Food Worker Card or a willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable transportation.
• Assist the Food Services Director and Executive Director with other tasks as needed.

What we offer:
More than just a job

• We really are a small, close-knit team. Oftentimes, working at the Lodge feels like working with friends. We try to co-create a workplace that feels truly welcoming, spacious, and caring. We work hard together so that our guests can experience the beauty of this place and its surroundings. And often, we're inspired by the meaningful work our guests are involved in, and it feels rewarding to support them.

Scheduling

• Due to the nature of retreat center work, the Cook’s work schedule is not very consistent. We often have groups staying for long weekends, so many of the hours will be in the Thursday – Sunday range, though not entirely. Thus, this role requires schedule flexibility, including the ability to work mornings, weekends, and occasional holidays. Upon request, the Food Services Director will try to schedule your shifts so that they work for you.
• The Cook will prepare 1-2 meals on a given day, requiring roughly 3-6 work hours, and will cook approximately 1-2 meals per week. This averages around 6-12 hours per week.
• Please note that this work is seasonal in nature. Our work picks up in spring, gets quite busy into summer and fall, and slows in the winter.