Kalapa Main Cook Kālachakra Winter Dark Retreat 2027

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Kalapa Main Cook Kālachakra Winter Dark Retreat 2027

General Information

Job Type:

volunteer

Required language:

English

Team:

Retreat center OPERATIONAL Team

Preferred language:

Deutsch

Contract type:

Volunteer

Location:

Dzokden Kalapa – Garanas 41, 8541 Bad Schwanberg, Austria

EAP Level:

Subjugating during Event

Description

We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as the Main Cook to support the 2027 Kālachakra Winter Dark Retreat at Dzokden Kalapa taking place from February 5 – 14, 2027.

Timing: ~12 days – Wednesday, February 3 (arrival between 15:00-17:00) through February 14 (departure between 15:00-17:00)

Commitment: 8 hours a day for 11 full days, total 88 hours onsite + 12 hours preparation beforehand (personal preparation, meetings, etc.) = total 100 hours (Note: This role counts for EAP.)

Service during the entire retreat is highly preferred. However, if a commitment for the entire period is not possible, accommodations may be possible, but not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

Preparing breakfast, a varied, nourishing lunch, and a light dinner for a group of retreatants at the size of around 15 – 20 persons during the event; and in addition, for the Kalapa staff and visitors (4-8 persons) on the days before and after the Retreat.
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.
Manage the onsite volunteer cook helper.
Final deep cleaning of kitchen, washroom & dining hall after Retreat ended.
Experienced cooks from past retreats can be contacted for additional exchange, if desired.

Skills & Qualifications

Cooking

The most important qualification is your willingness to help the retreat 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.

Why This Role Is Important

The Volunteer will receive 3 meals/day and shared accommodation at Kalapa. You will be able to enjoy all the areas in the retreat center except for the spaces where the retreatants will practice. Unlike the retreatants, the external volunteers can access electronic devices, the internet, and so forth. If you commit to the whole volunteering period, during your stay, we can provide free access to an online course or recorded retreat at our digital learning center if you would like to support your practice and study while you are volunteering. Alternatively, if you have already received the 4 Higher Empowerments before, you can also participate in any practice sessions of the event for free, as long as you plan your breaks from your volunteer work accordingly.

If you find yourself suitable for this job! Apply and become an indispensable part of us.