Type: 4-5 month f/t volunteer with room & board (more info)
Organization: Yasodhara Ashram
Location: Kootenay Bay, British Columbia
PRESERVING KITCHEN INTERNSHIP
The Yasodhara Ashram Preserving Kitchen internship is intended for
individuals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of
seasonal food preservation and the practice of Karma Yoga.
Located in the rural community of Kootenay Bay, this 6-month program
works with produce the ashram garden, orchard and local farmers to
provide hands-on experience from field to table to larder. Preserving
takes the form of freezing, canning, fermenting and dehydrating.
Working with the wealth of ashram recipes and experience, interns will
gain high level processing skills as well as learning method, purpose
and record keeping. Emphasis is placed on whole food use, quality and
safety. The successful applicant will have experience working with
food preserving as well as ability to respond to the day-to-day needs
of the kitchen (fresh eating).
Students in nutrition, health, cooking and related fields are
encouraged to apply.
COMMITMENT
This is a 4-5 month position – work focus may move from the Preserving
Kitchen to other areas of Food Flow (Orchard, Garden, Kitchen)
depending on the needs of the season.
Internships run from May 1st or June 1st through to the end of October
or November.
HELPFUL SKILLS & ABILITIES FOR WORKING AT THE ASHRAM
• 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, food)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Keen observation
• Interest and knowledge about food and sustainability
PRESERVING KITCHEN SPECIFIC SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Embodiment of spirit of Karma Yoga and ability to create atmosphere
for reflection through meaningful work and spiritual practice
• Ability and ease of working with a team to prioritize and oversee
daily, weekly and seasonal activities including on going record
keeping (computer skills)
• High level of personal motivation and self-management
• Ability and ease to lead karma yogis (ashram volunteers) with daily
projects or tasks (planning, preparing, overseeing checking in and
follow through until completion)
• Ability to work hard physically in a variety of conditions
• Ability to work within a budget, maintain a transparent procurement
process and coordinate with local suppliers
• Knowledge and proficiency in food preservation (method, purpose and
safe handling practices)
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with Food Flow
areas (garden, orchard, kitchen) during a busy season
• Ability to maintain on-going open communication with Preserving
Kitchen Manager
TO APPLY
To apply, please fill out and submit the application form asap, intake
in June 22.
Download Internship Application
