The NVO Kitchen Cook will work as part of a team to provide meals to NVO staff and occasional guests as part of regular daily meal service, family meals, and select parties. The primary responsibilities include contributing to the planning and preparation of the weekly menu, food supply receiving, inventory and stocking, meal prep and cooking, serving, post-meal kitchen clean up, and other kitchen support as needed. The ideal candidate will have some experience in cooking for large groups and a passion for providing delicious “home cooked” nutritious meals.
This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from September to October 2024.
The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on July 15th, 2024.
Duties & Essential Job Functions
Food Preparation and Cooking (60%)
Meal preparation and cooking, service, and cleanup
Prepare all food items, as directed, in a sanitary and timely manner
Follow recipes and maintain portion control
Update the inventory list and restock all items as needed throughout shifts
Properly use and aid in the maintenance of all kitchen equipment
Contribute to menu planning, offering suggestions of new/different items to consider.
Kitchen Cleanup and Maintenance (35%)
Log and report all needs to the NVO Kitchen Assistant Manager.
Clean, sanitize and organize kitchen equipment, refrigerators, coolers, freezers and dry storage areas.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and upkeep while ensuring that the best safety and sanitation standards are upheld and implemented
Update the inventory list and restock all items as needed throughout shifts
Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Documentation - Assists in the creation, publishing, and maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties
Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes
Training development - Collaborates with the education team to develop training materials in their area of expertise, as requested
Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Ability to adjust schedule seasonally to work in the remote location of Gerlach prior to the Burning Man event.
A passion and knowledge of food
Ability to scale recipes to accommodate fluctuating staff sizes.
Knowledgeable and capable of maintaining and practicing food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, and safe food handling procedures
Familiar and able to act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies
Must abide by the rules and codes of conduct described in the NVO Handbook, Ranch Protocols, and the NVO Kitchen S.O.P. Honest and ethical with a dedication to the Burning Man principles and behavioral standards
Physically capable of lifting heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds) safely; ability to stand for long periods of time as well as bend, reach, lift, willing to get dirty
Capable of working in an extreme environment including significant temperature changes, high winds, and low to no visibility at times
Preferred
It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture
Some knowledge of veggies and vegan/vegetarian preparations.
Experience using commercial fryers or flat tops
Experience with different styles of cooking or alternative preparation methods.
Previous prep or line cook experience with a basic understanding of professional cooking
Proficient and practiced in knife handling.
First-Aid knowledge
Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.
Required Licenses/Certifications
N/A
COMPENSATION:
Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated pay rate for this position is $16.75 to $ $18.00 per hour.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Off-playa: This position requires periods of heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing. This position will be physically demanding, and requires individuals with good physical health, and endurance
On-playa: n/a
NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply
Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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