Kitchen Assistant

**KITCHEN ASSISTANT**

**PAY**: $19 per hour during probation (three 21-day programs), $20 per hour plus tips after
**JOB TYPE**: Part-time position: 25-35 per week for three weeks, alternating with three weeks
off.
The number of hours may fluctuate, depending on the need.
**START DATE**: Jan 11, 2025
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**MAIN DUTIES**:

- kitchen help (dishes, plating, cook evening soup)
- prepare some meals independently and purchase produce (occasionally, will teach the

recipes)
- health drinks preparation (teas, juices, custom drinks)
- housekeeping (maintaining the cleanness of the Spa building and kitchen

**SHIFT HOURS**:
Morning Shift: 7:00 am-2:30 pm, minus a 30-minute unpaid break.
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 pm-7:30 pm, minus a 30-minute unpaid break.
The start times and length of shifts may vary according to the size of the group.
**NUMBER OF SHIFTS**: Three to five shifts per week. Shifts are normally six or seven hours
per day. The number of shifts is dependent upon the number of guests registered for the retreat
program. The group size is not always predictable.
**TRAINING AND SEASONALITY**: Please be aware that during the training period, hours per
shift and shifts per week might be slightly lower than during regular program operations. We are
a small team and need to work with our current team members to allow for job shadowing and
hands-on training. Also, we tend to have high and low seasons where program dates fluctuate in
popularity, which can affect guest attendance. For example, January, July and August can
sometimes have lower numbers of guests, which may result in fewer hours for our team
members.
**DATES**: We run 8 21-day programs per year. You'll be working for three weeks and then will
CERTIFICATION/ DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
Food Safe and First Aid Level I (if absent, must provide within three months of employment)
Clean driver's abstract and criminal record if hired
Other Requirements
You are/have/enjoy:

- Pleasant personality and are a great team player
- High cleanliness standards
- Able to go up and down the stairs multiple times per day, kneel, bend, be on your feet all

day and lift up to 50 lbs. (ex. a case of apples/ oranges)
- You are interested in a healthy lifestyle
- Basic computer skills

**FRESH START COMPANY CULTURE**:

- Our team enjoys and aims to grow in natural health and a healthy lifestyle
- Due to the clients coming for quitting smoking, our staff is non-smoking
- Team Spirit: We help each other, and all team members are cross-trained in all duties of

the kitchen/housekeeping department, and some duties of the Spa Coordinators (spa
laundry, setting up the infrared sauna, turning on salt cocoon, assisting with packaging
guest supplements bags, cleaning of spa rooms and lobby etc.)
- We are looking for a person who is happy to fulfill a variety of tasks, from cleaning

washrooms to independent meal preparation
- **NOTE**: Please note that it is a very high-paced environment, where you go-go-go the

entire shift, as there are lots of little details and tasks to complete throughout the day. We
enjoy high cleanliness standards and outstanding service delivery. If you share these
values and are a high-energy person, we would love to see you a part of our team.
**ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH US**:
Seeing the health transformation of the guests and making a difference Healthy environment,
work with top-quality food ingredients (and some free food), and a variety of tasks. Small guest
groups, positive vibe, incredible team, beautiful ocean-front facility, spa services at a reduced
rate, and free gym access.
**APPLY ONLINE NOW**:
If you love working with your hands and food preparation and are a reliable, punctual and
happy positive individual, we’d love to hear from you ASAP