Omega Institute
NOTE: This application is for a full-time, residential (live on campus), seasonal staff position from through October 2025.
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega's seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
We seek individuals who are professional and committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, who can live in community harmoniously, and who model our values - Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
The Omega Café is an independent facility within the Omega Food & Beverage department. The Omega Café provides a welcoming, shared space where participants, staff, faculty and the public can gather, enjoy light meals, snacks, and beverages. The Café also offers space for workshops and special events to meet and is host to book signings, concerts, and craft fairs.
The Café Cook is responsible for preparing made-to-order food for guests. In service to this responsibility, the Cook will set up an efficient station at the start of each shift and prep as necessary to ensure all items are available to order. A number of tasks in the café are shared among the various staff on duty, and the manager on shift assigns such tasks based on need and personnel. Cooks are expected to deliver food to tables, wash dishes, and on occasion, perform Barista/Cashier duties, as needed.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Work Details
Compensation
Seasonal staff work full-time, from May through October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:
- Wage
- Indoor housing
- Three delicious meals per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall
- Access to Omega's team member benefits
*This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.
Before submitting your application , please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. ("Omega") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran's status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega's seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
- Contribute Meaningful Work - Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
- Learn and Grow - Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
- Immerse in Nature - Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.
We seek individuals who are professional and committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, who can live in community harmoniously, and who model our values - Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
The Omega Café is an independent facility within the Omega Food & Beverage department. The Omega Café provides a welcoming, shared space where participants, staff, faculty and the public can gather, enjoy light meals, snacks, and beverages. The Café also offers space for workshops and special events to meet and is host to book signings, concerts, and craft fairs.
The Café Cook is responsible for preparing made-to-order food for guests. In service to this responsibility, the Cook will set up an efficient station at the start of each shift and prep as necessary to ensure all items are available to order. A number of tasks in the café are shared among the various staff on duty, and the manager on shift assigns such tasks based on need and personnel. Cooks are expected to deliver food to tables, wash dishes, and on occasion, perform Barista/Cashier duties, as needed.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepare food to order.
- Stock the line and station.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen (clearing work surfaces, sweeping, etc.)
- Run the dishwasher and put dishes away.
- Prep food items for use.
- Work with Manager and/or Head Cook to place and receive orders from outside vendors and the main kitchen.
- Work with knives, equipment with moving blades, open stovetop flames, hot oven, steam, and oil.
- Serve food to tables.
- Be informed about all aspects of the food served including providers, ingredients, and available choices.
- Perform deep cleaning tasks in kitchen, storeroom, café and deck.
- Be welcoming and provide expedient service to all patrons.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Work Details
- This position functions in the Cafe on the Omega campus.
- This is a full-time position.
- Café staff are expected to have availability to work on weekdays and at least one weekend day each week. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.
- Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50 pounds for various needs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
- Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
- Six months cooking experience required.
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
- Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work comfortably in fast paced environment.
- Team player.
- Alignment with Omega's mission, goals, and core values.
Compensation
Seasonal staff work full-time, from May through October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:
- Wage
- Indoor housing
- Three delicious meals per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall
- Access to Omega's team member benefits
*This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.
Before submitting your application , please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. ("Omega") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran's status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.