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As Cook & Kitchen Coordinator, you nourish both body and community. Create wholesome vegetarian and satvik meals, organize the kitchen with care, and inspire a joyful atmosphere where cooking becomes an act of service, creativity, and connection. Your love, presence, and teamwork help make every shared meal a moment of wellbeing and togetherness.
25 hours of help per week
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Over 23 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Make a Positive Impact
By joining us, you'll support a more sustainable way of living through plant-based cooking, mindful food preparation, reduced food waste, and the use of seasonal and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Together, we demonstrate how simple, conscious living can benefit both people and the planet.
What You'll Do
- Prepare delicious satvik vegetarian meals.
- Help plan menus and organize the kitchen.
- Keep the kitchen clean, hygienic, and well organized.
- Store food properly and help minimize waste.
- Bake, preserve food, and occasionally harvest fresh ingredients from the garden.
- Work alongside residents and other volunteers to create a joyful cooking experience.
What Your Days Will Look Like
You'll contribute around 5 hours a day, mainly during meal preparation times. The rest of your day is yours to relax, explore the surrounding nature, connect with the community, join meditation or yoga sessions, or participate in other activities happening around the farm and learning centre.
Who We're Looking For
You enjoy cooking and working with others, are responsible and open-minded, and appreciate a peaceful, community-oriented lifestyle. Previous cooking experience is welcome but not required—we value enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and a caring attitude just as much.
Good to Know
This is a shared kitchen, so teamwork and good communication are essential. We prepare only vegetarian satvik meals, and we ask all volunteers to respect this during their stay. The role involves standing for periods of time and occasional lifting.
If you love cooking, sustainable living, and being part of an international community dedicated to personal growth and service, we'd love to welcome you to Ananda Gaorii.
