Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $19
KITCHEN ASSISTANT / HOUSEKEEPER
PAY : $19 per hour
JOB TYPE : Part-time position : 20-35 hours per week for three weeks, alternating with three weeks
off. WARNING! This position is not a good fit if you are a sole breadwinner. It will not be enough to cover your bills, as it is not a full-time job.
START DATE : Jan 10, 2026
FACILITIES PICTURES
DRINKS & MEALS PICS
OUR GUESTS' STORIES : the stories are long, please feel free to listen to the intro or the
entire one
STORY 1 -items / my-blood-sugar-has-normalized-
completely-and-thats-with-zero-medication /
STORY 2 -items / i-overcame-resentment-towards-a-
parent-and-love-and-grieve-that-parent-now /
MAIN DUTIES :
health drinks preparation (herbal teas, fresh juices, other drinks and supplements)
housekeeping (maintaining the cleanliness of the building, including the dining room, kitchen, washrooms, two group rooms, fitness room, hallway, stairs and entrance. Occasional cleaning and other assistance in the spa, as needed.
cook soups for supper
do dishes
ADDITIONAL DUTIES (ON A PER-NEED BASIS) :
chef assistance (plating, veggie prep, washing lettuce, etc.)
prepare some dishes independently (occasionally, will teach the recipes)
occasional produce shopping (will use the company vehicle)
set-up / de-set-up days : deeper clean and building preparation for the next / our group (with other team members) - done each program, typically a day before the program starts on the 1st day, and the last day
The list of duties is not exhaustive.
INTERMITTENT WORK : We run eight 21-day programs per year. You'll be working for three weeks and then will
be off for three weeks. Please see program dates on our website -retreat-dates / . There is a more extended break / layoff from the end of November to approximately January 10th, as it is our lowest season.
NUMBER OF SHIFTS : Four to five 6-7 hr. shifts per week (when program is on).
The number and length of shifts may vary from this depending on the number of guests registered for the retreat program and other factors.
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.
Some shifts may be shorter and have custom hours
The start times and lengths of shifts may vary depending on the group size.
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 when there are fluctuations in
attendance. These fluctuations may influence your shift lengths.
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 a great team player
High cleanliness standards
Cooking / food preparation experience
Able to go up and down the stairs multiple times per day, kneel, bend, and be on your feet all day
day and lift up to 50 lbs. (ex., you can bring from a vehicle to the cooler up the stairs cases with apples / oranges)
You are interested in a healthy lifestyle
Basic computer skills
Able to work weekends and plan personal activities around the hours scheduled here
FRESH START COMPANY CULTURE :
Our team enjoys and aims to grow in natural health and a healthy lifestyle
Due to some clients coming to quit 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 the 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 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 as 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 and health supplements at a significantly reduced rate, and free gym access.
APPLY ONLINE NOW :
If you love working with your hands and food preparation, are reliable, detail-oriented, and
a happy, positive individual, wed love to hear from you ASAP!
Housekeeper • Campbell River, BC, Canada