Yasodhara Ashram ,Kitchen InternshipJobs in Canada

The Yasodhara Ashram Kitchen internship is intended for individuals
who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of food preparation
and the practice of Karma Yoga. Karma Yoga is the practice of selfless
service, and is an essential part of life at Yasodhara Ashram.

In the summer, many of our vegetables, fruits and berries come
directly from our garden and orchards.

Each day the kitchen team is responsible for feeding 40-100 people two
nutritious, organic, mostly vegetarian, buffet-style meals.
(Breakfasts are prepared by karma yogis and residents.)

As an intern, your role will be to help create beautiful, nutritious
meals made from fresh, organic food. We serve a whole foods diet,
including grains, vegetables and fruit with occasional use of dairy,
eggs, fish and chicken. The three-fold goal is to create meals that
are:
• healthy and nutritionally balanced
• seasonally-responsive
• simple and well-presented, honouring the nature and flavour of the foods

Commitment? This is a 6-8 month full time position, beginning March
30. We are aware that this may not be ideal for full time students and
we are open to discussing other timeframes.

HELPFUL SKILLS & ABILITIES
• A curiosity and openness to explore living in a spiritual community
• Interest and knowledge about food and sustainability
• Ability to multi-task, oversee big picture and day to day tasks
• Communication skills for reporting, cooperation and instruction
• Ability to prioritize and adjust plans easily
• Organizational skills (records, tools, people, plants)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Keen observation
• A desire to bring care into all actions

KITCHEN SPECIFIC SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Some experience or knowledge of quality food preparation and nutrition
• Experience in a commercial kitchen
• Understanding of vegetarian and vegan principles
• Baking experience
• Ability to prepare foods according to prescribed recipes or to
follow lead cooks’ instructions
• Knowledge of methods, materials and practices of volume food
preparation (helpful but not essential; you will learn this!)
• Knowledge in the use of standard food preparation equipment and utensils
• Ability and desire to learn through hands-on experience, oral
instruction and observation, as well as through written materials
• Desire to work in and help maintain a harmonious work environment
• An attitude of service, a positive disposition and an interest in
living and learning within a spiritual community.

For more information and to apply:
http://www.yasodhara.org/karma-yoga/internships-employment/