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Ashram Sevite Positions

Ashram Sevites at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland need to have certain interests and prior sadhana experience, including:
. A longing to progress on the spiritual path
. A love of the Siddha Yoga teachings and practices
. Participation in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive
. A Siddha Yoga practice of at least 2 years duration
. Participation in seva in a Siddha Yoga meditation center, an ashram, a chanting & meditation group, or at a retreat site.

Current Positions | Application Process

Current positions:

Amrit Coordinator
APK Head Cook & Kitchen Manager
Serving Line Coordinator, and Kitchen & Amrit Assistant
Handyperson - Facilities Department
Security

Amrit Coordinator
Position reports to: Food Services Manager. Position Objective: Responsible for Amrit dining room and food concessions area.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates Amrit area stocking, pricing and inventory
• Maintains signage and information updated and clearly placed
• Oversees packaging and presentation of in house made goods
• Keeps cold concessions inventory and orders as needed
• Product development ability is a plus
• Maintains food and drink storage areas clean and updated
• Coordinates area’s deep cleaning and daily maintenance with facilities manager
• Oversees the presentation of concession goods
• Responsible for special events set up and clean up
• Continues to train sevites in areas of responsibility
• Cashiers on a substitute basis when needed.

General qualifications:
• Great role model of Siddha Yoga studentship
• General understanding of overall Food Service purpose
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Able to take direction and work in a team atmosphere
• Able to delegate responsibilities to others
• Able to be on feet 4 to 6 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

APK Head Cook & Kitchen Manager manages weekly & special event cook schedule; daily operation and maintenance of kitchen area. Position Reports to: Food Services Manager

Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly & special event cook schedule.
• Plan & approve menus & recipes
• Interface with Purchaser & FS manager regarding menu planning & purchasing
• Train new cooks and keep all cooks updated on current kitchen guidelines.
• Cook minimum 1-2 cook shifts per week, as well as special events.
• Maintain quality control standards for all food served both in kitchen and in Amrit.
• Manage kitchen area including food storage, and area cleaning and maintenance.

General Qualifications:
• Has taken at least one Intensive and has been doing at least one of the core Siddha Yoga practices on a regular basis for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrates understanding of, alignment with and commitment to the practices, philosophy and culture of the Siddha Yoga path
• Exemplifies the seva culture and values seva as a spiritual practice.
• Maintains the posture of studentship, and is committed to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and personal growth.
• Is flexible, responsive, proactive and self-motivated in seva, and demonstrates a willingness to do what is needed in the moment in order to meet goals and priorities.
• Is able to clearly give and receive constructive feedback in all situations including times of conflict
• Is able to manage priorities, while remaining calm, and working steadily to meet deadlines, especially under time constraints.
• Works well independently as well as with/on a team and is able to lead or follow as appropriate for the seva.

Skills:
• Vegetarian cooking a must
• Able to uphold California State sanitation and safety codes
• Good Communication skills
• Some computer skills: E-mails, Word, Excel
• Scheduling, Planning,Training

Serving Line Coordinator, and Kitchen & Amrit Assistant
Reports to: APK Head cook. Position Objective: To coordinate flow, presentation, maintenance, and schedule of serving line for both weekly and special event schedule. Also to assist in kitchen and Amrit as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties:
• Setup and cleanup the serving line for lunches, dinners, and special events.
• Create and maintain proper signage.
• Check for freshness of all food items served on the serving line and replenish or refresh items as needed.
• Maintain stock of all serving line dishes, utensils, and to-go containers.
• Coordinate and train community sevites as needed.
• Assist in kitchen as needed.
• Assist in Amrit as needed.

General Qualifications:
• Has taken at least one Intensive and has been doing at least one of the core Siddha Yoga practices on a regular basis for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrates understanding of, alignment with and commitment to the practices, philosophy and culture of the Siddha Yoga path
• Exemplifies the seva culture and values seva as a spiritual practice.
• Maintains the posture of studentship, and is committed to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and personal growth.
• Is flexible, responsive, proactive, and self-motivated in seva.
• Demonstrates a willingness to do what is needed in the moment in order to met goals and priorities.
• Is able to clearly give and receive constructive feedback in all situations including times of conflict
• Is able to manage priorities, while remaining calm, and working steadily to meet deadlines, especially under time constraints.
• Works well independently as well as with/on a team and is able to lead or follow as appropriate for the seva.

Skills:
• Attention to details of food presentation and décor.
• Can be physically quick and efficient as needed.
• Understanding of and willingness to learn serving line flow.
• Good communication skills.
• Good physical condition – able to be on feet for 3-4 hours at a time, able to lift and carry 5-10 lb.

Handyperson carries out repairs necessary for the upkeep, safety and beautification of the Ashram

Responsibilities include:
. Day to day Handyman duties and responsibilities
. Preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
. Shop and warehouse maintenance
. Interfacing with service companies and contractors as able
. Developing Maintenance and Facilities strategies with the Facilities Manager
. May take on Project Management as able

Qualifications include:
. Excellent role model of Siddha Yoga philosophy and culture.
. Handyman skills
. Skill in prioritizing and ability to juggle many projects at once
. Skill at interfacing with the "clients" which the Maintenance Department serves
. Basic plumbing and/or electrical skills (ideally)

Security

Responsibilities include:
. Acts as a welcoming presence
. Ensures safety and security
. Assists management with challenging situations
. Participates in emergency response training and planning
. Responds to emergencies

Qualities include:
. Excellent interpersonal communication skills
. Good judgment
. Effective situation assessment skills
. Holds confidence and has discrimination

To receive an application, please email your request to: Serve@syda.org
Please state that you are requesting an application for an Ashram Sevite position at the SYA Oakland.

If you do not have an email address, please contact us by phone or mail.