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Creative Chef & Kitchen Enthusiast Wanted in Matale, Sri Lanka!

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The experience

Are you passionate about food and flavor? We are looking for a skilled Chef to lead our kitchen and help create memorable meals for our guests. You’ll be responsible for meal prep, cooking, and keeping the kitchen organized. In exchange, you’ll join a vibrant community, enjoy local life, and share your culinary talents with travelers from around the world. If you love cooking and culture, we want to meet you!

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

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 Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our volunteer program is designed to integrate food lovers into our daily operations. We believe the kitchen is the heart of our community, and we want volunteers who are eager to share their culture through food while learning about ours. You'll be a key part of our small, friendly team, helping us provide high-quality meals in a relaxed but professional atmosphere.

Activities & Shift

Prepping ingredients (chopping vegetables, preparing sauces).

Cooking breakfast/dinner service alongside our team.

Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organizing the pantry.

Washing dishes and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Rules

Punctuality: We rely on each other for meal times, so being on time for shifts is essential.

Hygiene: Clean clothes and high standards of personal hygiene are required in the kitchen.

Communication: If you’re unsure about a recipe or a task, always ask!

Respect: We maintain a positive, smoke-free, and respectful environment for all guests and staff.