ChoZen is seeking an inspired and experienced Sous Chef to work side by side with our Head Chef. Join our kitchen team who have a wealth of knowledge for plant-based menus that are wholly nourishing and ecologically sustainable. Bring your culinary and creative talents to our holistic retreat center. If you have a passion for the healing benefits of food and are looking for a great kitchen team to work with for a meaningful cause–this is an excellent opportunity for you.
The Sous Chef should have experience in the preparation of healthy and holistic meals for large groups. She/He should also have organizational and some managerial skills to assume joint responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen with the Head Chef.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of Kitchen Crew during set-up and cleanup of meals and when the Executive Chef is off-duty.
• Prepare mostly vegan/vegetarian buffet-style meals under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Prepare fish or chicken for certain groups
• Inspect the kitchen for cleanliness and proper storage of foods and utensils.
• Provide input to the Executive Chef in menu planning based on feedback from the staff and guests.
• Keep inventory and perform data entry for food cost and reordering
• Some specific cooking skills, such as dessert preparation or baking, are desirable.
PERKS:
A sense of community; access to free yoga, meditation and other sponsored classes and retreats; discounts on massages, and use of facilities, including hiking trails, state-of-the-art gym and seasonal pool.
CHOZEN RETREAT:
ChoZen is an eco retreat sanctuary nestled along the banks of St. Sebastian River & Nature Preserve. We are a gathering place for thought leaders, changemakers and community builders who seek reconnection to nature.
ChoZen’s mission is to inspire action to protect mother nature and all of its inhabitants, becoming a catalyzer of awareness for the fragility of our planet. ChoZen spaces and experiences are an invitation for thought leaders and change-makers across all disciplines and backgrounds to honor themselves and nature as a path to restore the balance between the planet and humanity. Our aim is to build a sustainable future for people and the environment in which we all coexist in harmony.
