Retreat Cook

Position Summary Big Bear Retreat Center (BBRC) is currently seeking a Retreat Cook to further its mission and contribute to the overall culinary vision and direction providing high quality, nutritious and creative culinary offerings.The Retreat Cook will be responsible for ensuring that BBRC’s culinary offerings are of the highest quality, conducive to meaningful, healing and transformative retreat  experiences.

They will join the kitchen team to ensure meal service is well planned and runs smoothly.

Compensation :

• $20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.   BBRC Overview   Big Bear Retreat Center (BBRC) is a retreat destination located on + / -100 acres in the San Bernardino National Forest - and bordering 800 acres of protected forest.
• Founded in 2018, BBRC was envisioned as a Southern California meditation residential retreat destination.
• Our main offerings continue to be silent meditation retreats, but part of BBRC’s mission also includes providing retreat space for other groups, with a focus on being an accessible center to people who may not otherwise experience retreats.   BBRC offers meditation, dharma, and respite retreats, as well as non-meditation retreats for other mission aligned organizations and individuals.
• BBRC has collaborated with partners to provide inclusive meditation retreats including the first residential transgender and gender expansive retreat, Spanish language retreat, Black Women’s retreat, teens of color retreat, and more.
• Big Bear Retreat Center has also partnered with or hosted non-profit and social justice organizations across Southern California.  Big Bear Retreat Center is located a 2.5-hour drive from Los Angeles, nestled in the ancient Juniper forests of the San Bernardino Mountains at a 7,000-foot elevation (four mountain seasons) near the town of Big Bear Lake.

Role and Responsibilities :

The kitchen staff embody the creativity and passion to help us produce international, healthy vegetarian cuisine to enhance the overall retreat experience for our guests.  Serve as a positive and proactive ambassador of BBRC to all its constituencies and stakeholders,  including neighbors and members of the local community.    Role Requirements :

Understanding of the importance of BBRC’s mission and purpose and possess a personal belief in the power of mindfulness and connection  Capability to act proactively, bring forth new ideas, move quickly and persuasively, focus on priorities and organize team to accomplish tasks on time and on budget  Possesses an authentic passion for and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion  Ability to maintain stable performance and models equanimity when under heavy pressure or stress  Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, and cope effectively with complexity and change in a collaborative environment  Additional Helpful Experience :

Required Outcomes :

Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.  Physical Requirements :

The ability to safely operate standard kitchen tools and appliances, work in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment, and maintain focus during repetitive tasks is essential.  Flexibility :

At BBRC we strive for equity, celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.   Qualified candidates who self-identify as a Black Indigenous Person of Color (BIPOC) and / or are part of the LGBTQI community are especially encouraged to apply.   Powered by JazzHR