Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, a multi-traditional Buddhist study and practice center in the woods of central Massachusetts, was founded by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg in 1991. We offer a growing, diverse program of residential and online courses for folks who want to deepen their practice and enhance their understanding of Buddhism within a community.
Cook
For an anticipated Fall re-opening, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies seeks an experienced Cook who will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to prepare and serve a variety of delicious, wholesome vegetarian meals from scratch for retreatants and staff. The BCBS kitchen works largely with organic ingredients and sources many of our ingredients locally. Many weekend shifts required. Reports to the Kitchen Manager.
Primary Duties:
- Follow recipes to prepare a variety of tasty and nutritious vegetarian meals for 25-45 people
- Maintain a clean, orderly and efficient kitchen work space
- Train and support retreatants to perform simple kitchen tasks such as chopping and pot washing
- Prepare food orders when the kitchen manager is away
- Treat everyone at the center with kindness and respect
- Support a quiet, contemplative environment at the center during retreats
- Other tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager
Qualifications:
- One or more years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume scratch kitchen
- Good organizational skills with ability to multitask effectively
- Flexibility with scheduling: available to work mornings, evenings and weekends
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal communication skills; proven ability to work well with a team, as well as work independently
- Position involves standing for long periods and requires physical labor including occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
The ideal candidate will be passionate about culinary work, enthusiastic about supporting our retreats, and have an interest in meditation or contemplative spiritual practice. This is a full-time salaried position (35 hours per week, salary commensurate with experience) offering generous health and dental benefits, a retirement plan with a generous employer contribution, free meals during shifts, 38 days of paid time off annually, and access to programs at BCBS and IMS.
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@buddhistinquiry.org. No phone calls please.
BCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Center Coordinator
For an anticipated Fall re-opening, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies seeks an energetic and well-organized Center Coordinator. The Center Coordinator is an integral part of the BCBS team and performs a wide variety of duties to support the operations of the Study Center. The position requires someone who is collaborative, committed to service, flexible, and self-motivated. Most weekends are required because of our residential course schedule. Reports to the Facilities Manager.
Primary Duties:
- Preparation and maintenance of center for all residential courses and events
- Housekeeping: order and stock supplies, remove trash, do laundry, vacuum, etc.
- Coordinate part-time housekeeper and housekeeping volunteers
- Do room checks, clean bedrooms, cottages, common areas, bathrooms, classroom
- Kitchen duties: occasional help with meal preparation and kitchen cleaning
- Work collaboratively with front office team on student registration and support
- Assist with gardening, landscaping, snow removal, and other facilities tasks as needed
- Other duties as needed to help maintain the Study Center and support its operations
Qualifications:
- Commitment to maintaining a warm welcoming environment for guests
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Sense of humor, flexibility, and willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks
- Position requires physical labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects
This is a full time, salaried position (35 hours per week, salary commensurate with experience) offering generous health and dental benefits, a retirement plan with a generous employer contribution, meals, 38 days of paid time off annually, and access to programs at BCBS and IMS.
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@buddhistinquiry.org. No phone calls please.
BCBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.
