Kalapa Main Cook Vajra Family Day 2026, Garanas

Description We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as the Main Cook to support the 2026 Vajra Family Day at Dzokden Kalapa taking place from

August 24-25, 2026.

Timing:

~2 days–

Friday, August 21 (arrival until 12:00)

through

Wednesday, August 26

– ( departure in the morning )

Hours:

8 hours a day for 4.5 days, total 36 hours onsite + 14 hours preparation beforehand (personal preparation, meetings, etc.) =

total 50 hours

* Note: This role also counts for EAP

Responsibilities

Preparing breakfast, a varied, nourishing lunch, and a light dinner for a group of Vajra Sisters&Brothers at the size of

around 15-25

(number will vary along the week!).

The food is vegetarian and must include a vegan and a gluten-free alternative.

Responsible for setting up the daily menu and preparing a shopping list (including calculating the quantities of each item) beforehand.

This event will follow a large retreat. You are highly encouraged to prepare a menu using as much as possible the leftover food supplies. After arriving, you will check the food stock and prepare a shopping list (including calculating quantities of each item) for any missing items needed for your menu.

Note: If the group is larger than 15 retreatants, you will have a part-time cooking helper.

Manage the cooking volunteers, if available.

Final deep cleaning of kitchen, washroom&dining hall in the afternoon of August 25.

Depending on the daily visitor number onsite, beyond cooking activities, participation in various event preparation activities (e.g. cleaning, laundry, event set up, etc.) is expected.

Skills&Qualifications

Hospitality

Cooking

The most important qualification is your willingness to help the success of the Event in this role.

Previous cooking experience for medium to large-size groups is not mandatory, but helpful.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with other staff members and volunteers to fully support the retreat; ability to work in a team is essential.

Good communication and organizational skills, diligence and flexibility.

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