Want to join a movement towards a more just and sustainable future? Be a part of an inspired, talented, and driven team?
Hollyhock has been working to transform our society for over thirty-five years. Programs at Hollyhock have catalyzed connection, personal growth, and progressive social change.
Our programs take place at our Cortes Island campus, in Vancouver, BC and now online. Learn more about our story here.
Most job opportunities at our Cortes Island campus are seasonal (June-October).
Position: First Cook
Reports to: Meals Service Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Starting Wage: $24
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Hollyhock kitchen team possesses a passion for creating beautiful and delicious foods for a diverse crowd of guests. Our First Cook exhibits empowered leadership within a dynamic high performing team.
This position is responsible for providing the highest quality and maximum production in all areas of food preparation. The 1st Cook is a team leader, assisting in managing culinary operations and providing consistent quality food preparation to ensure guest satisfaction. The 1st Cook ensures that health and safety standards are followed during all methods of food preparation. They are responsible for ensuring that the meal is served on time and up to the standards given and for ensuring excellent production resulting in minimal food wastage or spoilage in the kitchen. This position also provides direction and guidance to the 2nd Cooks, hosts, and other kitchen staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
Position: Third Cook/Dishwasher
Reports to: Meal Services Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $18 per hour for 18 years and older / minimum wage for minors
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hollyhock cooks have a passion for creating beautiful and delicious foods that enliven and nourish all. As a Third Cook you will be part of a dynamic high performing team preparing meals from our renowned Hollyhock kitchen. The healthy, organic, vegetarian fare features ingredients from the abundant French-Intensive garden located just outside our kitchen door.
The Third Cook ensures that health and safety standards are followed during all food preparation at their assigned station. Third Cooks are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of their station and the kitchen in general. You have a positive and friendly attitude, are committed to proper sanitation, and share a strong work ethic. You are willing and able to learn and are open to following directions, receiving feedback, and offering your highest abilities and efforts to all jobs at hand. Working in the Hollyhock kitchen is a team-centered environment. It is a place where guests, students, and presenters experience and taste on a daily basis the actions of what Hollyhock is essentially about – nourishing and inspiring people.
In this position you will be exposed to continuous deadlines, long hours working on your feet, and operating kitchen equipment where safety is of utmost importance. Hollyhock is a seven day a week operation and you may be asked to work outside of regular working hours or split shifts as needed. This may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.
Position: Kitchen Supervisor
Reports to: Meals Service Manager
Start Date: April / May 2023
Hours and Location: Full-time, Seasonal on Cortes Island
Starting Wage: $24-26
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is a leadership role and actively participates in decision making, collaboration, and communication loops with all Supervisors and Managers on our Cortes Campus. The Kitchen Supervisor supports the Kitchen team and Hosting team in providing fresh, seasonal, nourishing food to our guests that is beautifully and consistently presented. Also upholding consistent quality service to ensure guest satisfaction, and managing the safe delivery of allergen free meals. This position is responsible for providing the highest quality and maximum production in all areas of food preparation, the Kitchen Supervisor can step in and perform the duties and functions of a First Cook.
You are a creative, motivating professional who doesn’t mind contributing to prep work or delivering food when necessary, but who won’t be afraid to delegate. You will glide through a fast-paced environment, with presence and meaningful internal and external connections. You have a genuine enthusiasm towards our guests and have a positive impact on their entire experience at Hollyhock. You will ensure that health and safety standards are followed, that the standards of service are met, and that staff feel their needs are heard and addressed.
Position: Guest Service Representative
Reports to: Guest Services Manager
Start Date: April 2023
Hours and Location: Seasonal on Cortes Island
Wage: $18/hour to start
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Guest Representative is the first welcoming point of contact guests have upon arriving. This position is tasked with providing outstanding service while performing the daily activities of the front desk. This includes the completion of guest check in & check out, taking reservations, answering phones and emails while handling various guest inquiries. Registration is the communication hub for guests, presenters and staff.
Our guest representatives are personable, gracious, mature-minded, and resourceful; with top-notch communication and interpersonal skills. Their main priority is to support an enjoyable and memorable experience for our guests. You take great pleasure in providing service. You embody grace under pressure. You are meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented. You bring upbeat and positive energy to your work.
Guest Service Reps are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.
Position: General Housekeeper & Outdoor Guest Services
Reports to: Guest Service Manager and Housekeeping Supervisor
Start Date: March/April – November 2023
Hours and Location: Seasonal, part time – full time hours on Cortes Island
Wage: Starting $18/hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hollyhock Housekeepers & Outdoor Guest Services team are an important part of our operational team! Ensuring the overall cleanliness of our Island Campus guest rooms, session spaces, hot tubs and grounds. Housekeepers are needed on our busy turnover days to help with general cleaning and making rooms for arriving guests. A positive attitude and clear communication is essential. Our Housekeepers & OGS team provide guest room check in support and answer any guest inquiries while out on the grounds. This is a physical role with a need for speed and quality.
Position: Shuttle Driver
Reports to: Guest Service Manager
Start Date: May 2023
Hours and Location: Cortes Island, Seasonal part time
Starting Wage: $18/hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Shuttle Driver is accountable for transporting Hollyhock guests to and from various island pick-up points in a safe manner while ensuring that transportation deadlines are met. The Shuttle Driver also collaborates closely with the Guest Service team of Hollyhock to ensure a high quality guest experience.
Shuttle Drivers are responsible for following all safety guidelines set out in the Hollyhock Covid-19 Safety Plan to ensure a safe environment for guests & staff. These guidelines include cleaning & hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask or other PPE when required.
Browse our Cortes Island campus job postings below and click the button to apply. You may select up to 4 positions if you are interested in more than one, and will be able to indicate your preferences for number of hours and time of the season. You will also be asked to upload your cover letter and resume into the form.
Interested in a work exchange rather than a job at Hollyhock? Become an integral member of our team, by contributing 30 hours of whole-hearted service each week while receiving gourmet organic meals, shared accommodations, yoga and movement classes, ocean-view hot tubs, and Hollyhock Presenter evenings.
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Hollyhock strives to create a fair and respectful environment that protects and promotes human rights. Hollyhock believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.
