Kitchen Helper
Nature of Work
Supports the Kitchen Manager and other cooks to efficiently prepare food at Dorje Denma Ling.
The Cook/Kitchen Assistant prepares meals for the Dorje Denma Ling Community and program visitors using balanced appropriate nutrition and special diet where necessary. Menus are prepared in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager, following DDL’s view of using fresh local ingredients and providing for a variety of dietary needs.
This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include following menus, assisting cooks and chefs preparing meals for up to 50 people, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and stock. Operating kitchen equipment, preparing and serving food. Maintaining food safety standards, stocking supplies, and cleaning workspaces. Assisting with food prep, dishwashing, and waste management. Performing tasks such as setting main serving tables, replenishing supplies, and clearing dishes, ensuring efficient operations in a busy kitchen and dining environment.
Minimun Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Desire to live and work in a practice community.
- Inspiration to maintain contemplative environment in the kitchen.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the Kitchen Manager, other kitchen personnel, volunteers, program participants and DDL staff.
- Ability to work well under stressful circumstances.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Experience cooking for small and large groups.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience in food preparation for vegetarian and or vegan diets.
- Nutritionist or other related training.
- Previous experience of cooking in a practice kitchen.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Able to work while respecting specific practices and silent periods.
Evaluation of Progress
For more information, contact [email protected].
