Fresh Start is a Health Restoration Retreat and Wellness Spa operating since 2005. We are a healing centre where people come here to improve their health and lifestyle.
Please visit our company job board for more detail: https://www.healthretreat.ca/fresh-start-jobs/
Hours: 3 weeks F/T (30-40 hrs. per week), then full break for 3 weeks
Pay: 14$/hr for the first 3 programs, then will go to $15. Raises are subject to performance, contribution and completion of required training. Top pay per position is $18 (with 5 years+ of solid work with the company).
Starting Date: May 11
Position Description
Main Duties: Drinks and soups preparation, dishes, housekeeping (spa laundry and maintaining cleanness of the Spa building), kitchen cleaning and assist chef with meals preparation.
Other small tasks may include setting up/ turning on infrared saunas, turning on daily health video and preparation of grass juice for topical green treatments.
Note: Duties may slightly change overtime.
Location: Fresh Start Health Retreat and Spa, Oyster Bay (located on South Island Hwy between Campbell River and Courtenay)
Hours:
10-hr. shifts with 1 hr. break 3-4 days per week during the retreats (we operate on 3 weeks on 3 weeks off schedule).
Shift hours will vary, depending on the need: ranging from 7:00 am-6:00 pm to 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. You will need to be working on a rotating schedule with another person and be available on weekends.
Note: Hours may change, depending on the demand. If there is low number of clients per program (occasionally), your shifts may be 7-7 1/2 hrs. long and as a result a bit less hours.
We operate mostly 3 weeks straight followed by about 3 weeks break. See our program dates online: http://www.healthretreat.ca/health-retreat-dates/.
Approximate Total Hours per program: 110 during 3-week program (occasionally we have 2-week ones).
Key Requirements
You are/have/enjoy:
• You have transportation
• Hard-working
• Enjoy working with hands
• Enjoy food prep
• Work well independently: work smart, see what needs to be done, will think through how and will bring one thing after another to completion without supervision and unnecessary questions. Can carefully and accurately follow procedures.
• High energy individual - capable and enjoy working in a busy, very fast-paced environment. You are physically able to make multiple trips up and down stairs.
• Outstanding customer service skills: enjoy interacting with customers, polite, happily help guests with requests
• Highly organized and punctual
• Can juggle responsibilities and prioritize tasks
• Work clean; know how to clean fast and thoroughly
• Have attention to detail
• Have common sense and basic problem-solving skills (equipment does not work, f. ex.)
• Have basic computer skills (you'll need to be able to use email and study training materials, calculate drinks number and to use a computer to determine who needs which drink, who has allergies, when each client arrives/ leaves etc.)
• !!!Reliable and dependable. We are a small company and rely on every team member
• Can lift up to 50 lbs (needs to be able to carry cases with apples, oranges, compost pails etc.)
• Are able to follow direct instructions and takes feedback well
• Pleasant personality and a great team player
• High cleanliness standards
• Go beyond and above expected duties
Our Company Culture
Because people come to us quit smoking and learn from us a healthy lifestyle, our staff is non-smoking and aims be an example of health.
People who come to the Fresh Start love personal growth and enjoy healthy lifestyle. They enjoy learning how to improve their health, relationships and life even more. They come to work at the Fresh Start not because it is just a job - one of many, but because they truly value a unique opportunity to be a part of the company which supports natural health and living, and it is exactly what they practice and enjoy. They truly believe in what the Fresh Start does, and for them to be a part of it is a dream come true.
Please note: working hours and days, as well as job duties may change over time.
Personal qualities:
• Emotionally stable, balanced individual
• Respectful
• Tactful
• Caring
• Humble
• Neat
• Outgoing
Why work at Fresh Start?
First of all, because you are contributing to making a difference in someone's health and life. Our clients (we call them guests) come to seriously work on their physical, emotional well-being and to transform their lifestyle habits. It is so rewarding to witness this amazing transformation happening in front of your eyes every program!
Secondly, because of an amazing team spirit, which is positive and upbeat. People who work here, really believe in what they do, have a wealth of knowledge and love helping others.
Thirdly, because you'll be doing a variety of tasks (juicing, cleaning, dishes, food preparation), you'll be on the go all the time, and the day goes by fast and fun (if you make it fun). You'll be working quite independently and able to have both interaction with the group and quiet time.
Also, you'll absolutely love working at this location. The Ocean Resort facility, where we hold our retreats is located right on the water, and you'll be enjoying the incredible view daily. There is a beautiful walking trail nearby, where you can walk during your one-hour break. The building is newly renovated, very simple and natural, with mostly laminate floors. Because we use vegetarian and mostly raw ingredients, work in our kitchen is very pleasant.
Additionally, as our team member, you will have access to our amazing health spa treatments at a cost, as well as will be able to use the Ocean Resort gym during our retreats at no cost.
The Fresh Start team is hard-working, thoughtful and just awesome. Everybody is here because they love what they do and making a difference in the lives of others. If you do too, we invite you to be a part of it! If you love working with your hands and do it well, if you are a positive happy individual who knows how to work with others, are punctual and reliable, we'll be very happy to hear from you!
Performance Measures:
• Tasks and projects finished by deadlines
• Speed and quality of work
• Exceptional Cleanliness of the building
• Client satisfaction
• Team satisfaction
• Positive attitude
Our Intake Process:
1. Application: Please apply on our company site job board https://www.healthretreat.ca/fresh-start-jobs/ It includes a resume and a simple questionnaire, and takes about 20 min.
2. 15-min Pre-Screen interview: If you meet our core requirements, we'll contact you over the phone.
3. In-person Interview
4. References Check and a Criminal Record Check: You'll be asked to: provide the original criminal record from the local RCMP.
Note: The Hiring Process may slightly change, depending on the needs. You also may be asked some additional information as filling out a questionnaire or to come for an additional interview in person.