South Korea Jeju Western Style Chef
Jeju, South Korea Jeju Island
Location: Jeju, South Korea Jeju Island
Opportunity Type: Career or Launch ShortTerm Missionary
Dates: August 24, 2026 - August 16, 2027
• Shopping for and cooking 7 American-style meals per week for between 30-50 people. • Working together with the Asian cook who is also cooking 7 meals/week and shopping. • Training and leading teams of WOLBI students assigned to kitchen duty. • Serving with the rest of the WOLBI Jeju team to disciple students. • Cooking meals during camp seasons for up to 120 people.
WOLBI Jeju is a cross-cultural launching pad for training and sending young people into the most unreached part of the globe with the Gospel--into Asia. Food is a big part of WOLBI Jeju life. Food service plays a major role in student life and discipleship on campus because students eat three times every day AND most students do some kitchen duty. If food service is not good, then it has a big impact on campus life and students' ability to learn and be discipled. It is a great opportunity for someone who has the skills and desire to use food in ministry.
Details
Travel
You are responsible for your own airfare to and from Korea.
Visa
The chef would come on a 90-day tourist visa and consequently need to leave the country every 90 days to reset that visa.
Food
As a chef, you are able to eat meals free at the WOLBI cafeteria.
Housing
The chef would be staying on campus either with other single staff or in a small efficiency apartment. The cost of rent and utilities is quite minimal. As long as the incoming chef is sharing requests with prayer partners, WOLBI will help meet this need.
Transportation
It would be good for you to get an International Driving Permit before coming in order to use a WOLBI vehicle personally and for work.
What To Bring
Your housing will be pretty well furnished. It is good to bring a laptop or tablet computer for work. If you wear large clothes or shoes, you may want to bring those with you, as they may be hard to purchase in Korea.
What To Wear
Dress for safety and hygeine in the kitchen. Outside of the kitchen casual, clean and modest clothing.
Qualifications
Someone with good recommendations and cooking experience. It is also very helpful if the chef is able to drive a 12-passenger van.
Other
This can be an ideal opportunity for service for an active retired couple. If you have grandchildren, there are several breaks during the year, when you could go see them:) Or you could join a ministry trip with students. Contact rhondanicholes@wol.org for more information or for an interview.
Finances
Cost
$5,650.60
About the Finances
Costs are up to $500/month to cover emergency insurance, rent, utilities and some spending money.