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Culinary & Hospitality Assistant in our Farm in Yamanashi

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The experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized volunteer to join our team as a Culinary & Hospitality Assistant. Your main role will be to support the nourishment and well-being of our family and the volunteers who work diligently in the peach, grapes, bonsai cultivation, and facility repairs. If you love cooking for groups and keeping spaces tidy and clean, this is your opportunity!

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Over 20 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, 5 days a week).
Days Off: 2 consecutive days off guaranteed per week.
Commitment: Minimum stay of 2 weeks.
Accommodation: Shared dormitory.
Meals 3 meals a day included. Breakfast is self-service. Lunch and dinner are the meals you prepare for the group.
Additional Benefits: Access to laundry facilities and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Activities & Shift

Group Cooking: Prepare meals (lunch and dinner) for the family and volunteers. This requires cooking at least 20 servings per meal.

Food Management: Assist in menu planning, shopping, and efficient handling of ingredients.

Common Area Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness and order in the living areas and shared spaces (kitchen, living room, bathrooms, etc.).

Organization: Help with the general organization and basic upkeep of the designated accommodation areas.

Team Support: Your hospitality work is crucial as it allows our volunteers to focus on important tasks such as field work, bonsai care, and repair projects.

Rules

Please do not smoke inside the house.

It is important to maintain a quiet environment at night, as the workdays in the field start early. We ask that you avoid excessive noise after 8 PM.

Keep your room and bathroom clean and tidy. Help maintain the cleanliness of the common areas.

Assist with cleaning the kitchen utensils used.

We ask for responsible use of water and electricity, especially during months of higher consumption.

It is important to communicate any absence or extended outing to the family members.

Take care of and respect the family's belongings and the field work equipment.

Maintain a respectful attitude towards all family members, neighbors, and the local culture.

It is important to inform us of any food allergies or special needs so that we can adapt meals and accommodation.