About Us

Karmê Chöling is a Buddhist meditation center located in Barnet, VT. Established in 1970, Karmê Chöling offers mindfulness programs in a welcoming community setting for both new and experienced practitioners in Shambhala meditation. 

Overview

The kitchen is the sizzling, egg-cracking, aromatic heart of Karmê Chöling. We’re looking for a cheerful Kitchen Assistant to join our talented kitchen crew as a paid, residential staff member. 

The Kitchen Assistant should have training and experience working in a commercial kitchen and be capable of preparing large buffet-style meals that include options for omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare buffet-style meals for 25-80 guests in a team environment
• Assure all meals meet quality standards and public health guidelines
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and cleaning as directed by the Kitchen Manager
• Total of 30 hrs/wk, plus 5 additional hours of community responsibilities

Qualifications

• Commercial cooking knowledge, with a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience
• Experience with preparing meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free cuisine
• Creativity, good organizational skills, and customer-service orientation
• Interest in establishing a daily meditation practice in the Shambhala Buddhist path; experience preferred

Salary/Compensation

• Monthly stipend commensurate with experience
• Room and board, including a personal room, daily meals, and access to community spaces, such as staff “exercise” room
• 28 personal days per year
• Free access to qualifying programs
• Supports for meditation practice, including a personal Meditation Instructor and time dedicated to meditation in the daily schedule
• A generous guest policy

For more information, check “Job Opportunities” at our website: karmecholing-dot-org