Salary: see below / Monthly	Location: Bedford, VA
Type: Contractor	Postal Code: 24523

The Global Youth Village, a residential, international leadership camp in Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills, is seeking seasonal food service staff for our whole foods, vegetarian (ovo-lacto) kitchen.

Each summer since 1979, a dynamic environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn cross-cultural theory into practical action. This year 100 youths (ages 14-18) and staff from around the world will participate. 2010 highlights include youth delegations from Iraq and Indonesia.

Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as regional conflicts, distribution of world resources, prejudice, environmental concerns and other social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, and political barriers.

Dates: June 16 - Aug. 6, 2010

Housing, meals and stipend, salaries begin at $300/week (range dependent on experience)

Kitchen staff perform a vital function within the Global Youth Village. We believe that nutritious foods are a cornerstone to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Food is not only viewed as a source of bodily nourishment, but as a means of expressing one’s culture. Kitchen staff do not have counseling duties. Yet, as an integral part of the staff team, food service staff are welcome to participate fully in Village life, developing friendships with other staff and young people, while enjoying the cultural, educational, and recreational activities as responsibilities allow. Legacy's vegetarian kitchen serves three home style meals daily to approximately 90 people, using mostly unprocessed vegetables and fruits, whole grains and honey. International entrees are prepared from countries such as Greece, the Middle East, India, Japan, and Nigeria.

The Village is seeking an experienced cook or chef who is inspired by the goals and philosophy of the program. This person manages overall meal production and works with prep cooks while preparing entrees, soups, sauces, baked goods and desserts.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:
* Experience as a chef, sous chef, cook or assistant cook in a professional setting
* Experience in vegetarian cooking preferred
* Ability to work well with others in a close team work setting
* Ability to delegate and train less experienced staff
* Ability to prepare foods for special needs groups (vegans, people with food allergies, diabetes, etc.) as needed
* Knowledge of health and safety standards of food preparation and serving, kitchen and sanitation procedures
* Some previous supervisory experience (preferably in food service field)

Entry level positions also available

For more information and to download an application, please visit: globalyouthvillage.org.

Questions? Please contact Leila Baz, Staff Director

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