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Head Cook / Kitchen Coordinator
Seasonal Staff Program

The Cook/Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for daily oversight of the kitchen, ordering and shopping for food, menu planning, serving as solo or lead cook for workshops and rental groups, hiring assistants (when necessary), and coordination of kitchen work study. Earthdance's kitchen strives to provide delicious, nourishing cuisine featuring vegetarian food in harmony with the seasons. We value a local, seasonal, ethical, and economical food supply.

This person must enjoy cooking and working with people.  S/he should also be organized, detailed, comfortable with leadership, delegation and oversight, be open to a shared workspace, and have a propensity toward cleanliness.  S/he should have previous experience with vegetarian cuisine and cooking for large groups. The Head Cook works most weekends and works an average of 25 hours/week.

As the Lead Cook for events at Earthdance where the kitchen is at the center of our facility, a certain portion of this position also involves some level of hosting guests, answering questions, and generally facilitating the running of the space. Earthdance as a residential facility also asks staff to occasionally help out with other areas outside of just the kitchen, so there may be times when the Cook/Kitchen Coordinator is invited to lead group orientations, help with maintenance issues, facilitate a meeting, etc.

Compensation: Earthdance is a residential retreat center. This position receives private room and board on site, a base salary of $400 per month, opportunities for additional income, free jams and community events and significant discounts on Earthdance produced workshops.

Commitment There is no specific start date, but the Cook/Kitchen Coordinator should ideally begin training for the position in the mid-late Summer or early Fall and take over full responsibility for the kitchen in the Fall. This position requires at least a one-year commitment.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

To Apply, please complete an application (word format or pdf). You may send the applicaiton and a resume (if appropriate) to spirit@earthdance.net or mail it to:

Earthdance
252 Prospect Street
Plainfield, MA 01070

The Earthdance Seasonal Staff Program is loosely divided among the seasons in three to four month intervals, offering its members an opportunity to immerse in a community focused in the movement and improvisational arts in an alternative environment to the urban landscape. The dynamic schedule of events allows seasonal staff to interact and co-habitate with dancers, artists and performers from all over the world. Volunteers are the main support of the operation of Earthdance, working 25 hours per week in a variety of assigned tasks including housekeeping, office assistance, cooking and grounds maintenance. In exchange, seasonal staff receive:

• Complimentary room (shared) and board.
• Use of dance studios and other Earthdance facilities (when not in use by the rental groups).
• Free participation in community events (jams, performance nights, etc).
• Free 5-day event jams.
• Significant discounts on workshops.

Individuals with backgrounds in computer-tech, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing are encouraged to apply.

Please fill out an application and either e-mail it or send it to:

Earthdance
252 Prospect St.
Plainfield, MA 01070

Please also send a copy of your resume.

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