Job ID: 308158

Kitchen Staff for Animal Shelter

Sarvoham Welfare Trust

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Apply by: 12 Dec 2026

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Position: Kitchen Staff
Department: Shelter Operations
Location: Sarvoham Animal Shelter, Bengaluru (on-site)
Reporting To: Shelter Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time (6 months probation)
Work Schedule: 6 days a week with rotational weekly offs and overtime for additional hours.

This is a hands-on role:

The kitchen is at the heart of daily shelter care. You will help ensure that dogs receive safe, freshly prepared meals on time. Approximately 100 kg of food is prepared each day, so this role calls for consistency, care, cleanliness and responsible stock management.

We are looking for someone who:

Genuinely cares about dogs and treats every animal with patience, kindness and respect.
Is comfortable preparing food in large batches and carrying out active, practical kitchen work.
Takes cleanliness, food storage, stock records and instructions seriously.
Can work reliably with the shelter team and follow feeding quantities, schedules and special instructions.
Please do not apply if you are uncomfortable with bulk cooking, cleaning the kitchen, handling food stocks, working around dogs, or helping feed dogs inside and outside the shelter.

About Sarvoham:

At Sarvoham, we believe every animal deserves to live without fear, pain and neglect. We rescue, treat, rehabilitate and rehome animals, working towards a world where compassion extends to every living being. Since 2017, our work has been shaped by people who care deeply about animals and are willing to do the everyday work that makes a difference.

Why this role matters:

A dependable kitchen helps keep the shelter running every day. Timely meals, careful preparation and responsible use of ingredients are an important part of the care we provide to dogs. This role is not only about cooking; it is about helping ensure that every dog is fed with care and consistency.

What you will be doing:

1. Food stocks and inventory:
Receive, check and store food ingredients and kitchen supplies neatly and safely.
Maintain an up-to-date record of stock received, daily usage, balance quantities and wastage.
Check the quality, freshness and expiry dates of ingredients. Use older stock first in line with the shelter’s stock-rotation practice.
Inform the supervisor in good time about low stock, damaged or spoiled items, and upcoming requirements.

2. Daily food preparation and cooking:
Prepare and cook approximately 100 kg of dog food each day, in line with the daily plan and instructions from the supervisor.
Follow the approved ingredients, quantities, cooking process and preparation timings to maintain consistency.
Prepare separate or special meals only when instructed by the authorised shelter or veterinary team. Do not change a dog’s food or portion on your own.
Keep the kitchen organised so that meals are ready for the scheduled feeding times.

3. Feeding support inside and outside the shelter:
Feed dogs within the shelter and at outside feeding locations when assigned.
Follow the feeding schedule and the quantity or other instructions provided by the shelter team.
Keep feeding utensils and containers clean, and coordinate with animal caretakers when dog numbers, locations or feeding instructions change.
Inform the caretaker or supervisor if a dog repeatedly refuses food or if you notice anything unusual during feeding.

4. Kitchen cleanliness and safe working:
Clean worktops, floors, cooking vessels, utensils, equipment and food-storage areas regularly and after use.
Follow good personal hygiene and safe food-handling practices, and keep ingredients protected from dirt, pests and contamination.
Dispose of kitchen waste safely and use equipment responsibly. Report damaged equipment or unsafe conditions promptly.

5. Teamwork and conduct:
Work respectfully with animal caretakers and other shelter colleagues to keep meal preparation and feeding on schedule.
Be honest about stock use, wastage and any mistakes, and take initiative to resolve routine issues or raise them early.
Bring Sarvoham’s values of compassion, sincerity, proactiveness and transparency into everyday work.

What we are looking for:

Practical cooking or food-preparation experience is preferred. Experience with bulk cooking, a canteen or an institutional kitchen would be an advantage.
Basic number skills and the ability to note quantities and maintain simple stock records.
Ability to follow clear instructions, work to a daily schedule and manage physical, hands-on tasks safely.
Punctuality, reliability, attention to cleanliness and a responsible approach to food and supplies.
A patient and compassionate attitude towards dogs. Previous animal-shelter experience is helpful but not essential.

Working at Sarvoham:

This is an on-site, practical role in an active animal shelter. You will work around dogs, animal sounds and smells, and a busy daily routine. The work can involve standing for long periods, handling food supplies and large cooking vessels, and supporting feeding both within and outside the shelter. You will be expected to follow the shelter duty roster and work as part of a team.
Important: Always follow the authorised feeding plan. Any change to ingredients, portions or a dog’s special diet must be cleared with the supervisor or veterinary team.

Job Email ID:

neil(at)sarvoham.org