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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!