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Blue Mountain Center Breakfast Cook/Dinner Assistant
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Description
Deadline extended to April 15!
Blue Mountain Center (BMC), a retreat center located in Blue Mountain Lake at Eagle Nest, is hiring a kitchen staff person for our June-November 2025 season. This individual will serve as both the primary breakfast cook and dinner assistant.
BMC’s kitchen is a bright, open space. We strive to keep our meals simple and varied, but welcome creativity. Cooking experience, comfort in the kitchen, and a passion for hospitality are required, professional cooking experience is not required. Ideally, potential candidates are excited about food and want to be part of a community of socially engaged, hard working people.
Responsible for preparing breakfast for Blue Mountain Center guests and staff (up to 20 people). Coordinate menus with the Head Chef and comply with NY DOH kitchen regulations (training will be provided). Responsible for preparing food for the lunch buffet and helping maintain the cleanliness and order of the BMC kitchen and dining area.
A typical breakfast shift is from 6AM-11AM. Breakfast itself is offered from 8am-9am. This shift includes a meal break.
Responsible for helping the Head Chef prepare dinner for guests by setting the table, making salads, helping with food prep, and washing kitchen dishes.
The typical dinner shift will run from 4pm – 8pm. Dinner is served family style at 6:30pm. This shift includes a meal break. On days the Head Chef is off, you may be asked to prepare dinner with support from other staff.
Applicants should be friendly, responsible, and self-motivated. Comfortable interacting with a variety of guests and working in an open kitchen with other residential staff.
Deadline extended to April 15!
Blue Mountain Center (BMC), a retreat center located in Blue Mountain Lake at Eagle Nest, is hiring a kitchen staff person for our June-November 2025 season. This individual will serve as both the primary breakfast cook and dinner assistant.
BMC’s kitchen is a bright, open space. We strive to keep our meals simple and varied, but welcome creativity. Cooking experience, comfort in the kitchen, and a passion for hospitality are required, professional cooking experience is not required. Ideally, potential candidates are excited about food and want to be part of a community of socially engaged, hard working people.
Responsible for preparing breakfast for Blue Mountain Center guests and staff (up to 20 people). Coordinate menus with the Head Chef and comply with NY DOH kitchen regulations (training will be provided). Responsible for preparing food for the lunch buffet and helping maintain the cleanliness and order of the BMC kitchen and…
Benefits
The position will pay $20-$22 an hour depending on experience. Expect to work approximately 25-30 hours/week October-November, and 35-40 hours/week on average June-September. You will be entitled to 1 full day off during residencies. Housing and meals are provided.
The position will pay $20-$22 an hour depending on experience. Expect to work approximately 25-30 hours/week October-November, and 35-40 hours/week on average June-September. You will be entitled to 1 full day off during residencies. Housing and meals are provided.
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How to Apply
BMC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
For more information, and/or to apply, please email bmc@bluemountaincenter.org. Please include a cover letter with work experience, and the names of 2 references (at least 1 work-related). To learn more about Blue Mountain Center visit www.bluemountaincenter.org.
BMC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic…
