Mindful Retreat Kitchen Cook — Nourishing, Creative Meals

Big Bear Retreat Center; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Bear Retreat Center in Big Bear, California, is seeking a part-time Retreat Cook to support nourishing, creative meals for retreat guests. You will work with the Retreat Chef to plan and deliver high-quality vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, bake goods, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.

The role emphasizes hospitality, mindfulness, and collaboration within a small kitchen team, with flexibility to adapt to retreat schedules and guest needs.

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary excellence and safe, efficient kitchen practice.
• Willingness to learn and develop new culinary skills.
• Alignment with BBRC's mission emphasizing mindfulness and healing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining high-quality work.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Prepare and serve high-quality vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals; bake breads, cakes, cookies and desserts.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team on menus, recipes, and culinary innovation.
• Work closely with the Retreat Chef and Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and guest experiences.
• Uphold health, safety, and food hygiene standards and guidelines.
• Contribute to menu development and provide mindful, collaborative kitchen energy.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

DEI commitment

Job description

Big Bear Retreat Center in Big Bear, California, is seeking a part-time Retreat Cook to support nourishing, creative meals for retreat guests. You will work with the Retreat Chef to plan and deliver high-quality vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, bake goods, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen.

The role emphasizes hospitality, mindfulness, and collaboration within a small kitchen team, with flexibility to adapt to retreat schedules and guest needs.