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LEAD COOK - Full Time (3 or 6 Month Position)

Esalen Institute is hiring for LEAD COOK - Full Time (3 or 6 Month Position) in Big Sur, California. Senior level. First seen August 6, 2026; open as of November 13, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
Esalen Institute
Where
Big Sur, California
Level
Senior
First seen
August 6, 2026
Listed via
Lever

What the posting says

OVERVIEW This role is a key position in the Esalen kitchen. As a full-time culinary team leader, you will supervise the daily production of meals for the community (guests, staff, faculty) in our teaching kitchen. You will also assist the kitchen management in supporting the kitchen’s daily operations. This role requires shift work. The Lead Cook reports to the Executive Chef and is located on property in Big Sur. Prior work experience at Esalen is preferred. Candidates that have graduated from Esalen’s 3 month REEP program or a current staff member who has been employed for at least three…

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