Co-Food Services Lead

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.

Work Team:

Community Services

Reports To:

Executive Directors

Position Classification:

Employee

Length of Service:

1 year or more

POSTION SUMMARY

This position is open now!

Holden Village seeks two individuals to fulfill the roles of Co-Food Service Leads (Co-FSLs.)

Co-FSLs aim to provide healthy, delicious, and diverse meals for all through intentional and sustainable menu planning & practices; order ingredients from economical and socially responsible suppliers; maintain a clean, safe and fun working environment; and develop and implement a food philosophy that revolves around the concept of “lavish simplicity” — good food, well and mindfully prepared, and served with joy.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Co-FSLs will work together to accomplish the following, ideally on an alternating 3/2 schedule (Person A cooks 3x week, 2 days admin, Person B cooks 2x week, 3 days admin – alternating every other week.)

Plan and prepare dinner Monday – Friday for 15-20 people.
Keep island and reach-in well stocked with homemade bread, peanutbutter, hard boiled eggs, and other staple items.
Maintain accurate inventory of foodstuffs and supplies to assist in ordering.
Ensure proper sanitation and food safety practices.
Collaborate with the Community Services Manager to critically review Holden’s food service history, revise Holden’s Food Philosophy, and creatively reimagine area operations, planning, and decision-making

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals for groups, comfort working in a community kitchen, and a love of simple, nourishing food. They should be organized, flexible, calm under pressure, attentive to food safety, and able to work well with people of varied skill levels. Experience with bread baking, vegetarian cooking, scratch cooking, food preservation, inventory systems, or retreat/community settings is helpful.

COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying food or supplies, working in a busy kitchen environment, and participating in the shared rhythms of Holden Village life. The Head Cook should be willing to live and work in a remote community setting and contribute to a culture of welcome, cooperation, and joy.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

As an Employee, you are eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

$1650/month salary

Holden Village finds itself in a unique season of community with a small onsite presence (around 15 staff) and limited access in and out of the village due to helicopter travel. In order to allow time for mutual discernment about the long term viability of someone in this role, all long-term staff are first invited to the village as part of a discernment period. This 8-week period allows for the new staff member to gain more clarity on community life, rhythms, job expectations, and the remoteness of this season while Holden Village discerns role fit and sustainability. Hiring into this position would include this set-aside time as well as conversations with leadership about continuation.