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This role focuses on assisting in the kitchen while bringing fresh ideas and improving systems. You’ll work alongside our local staff, supporting service, sharing knowledge, and introducing small improvements. We’re also looking for someone creative to contribute occasional dinner specials. A great chance to improve your Spanish, work with locals, and be part of a fun, social hostel environment.
24 hours of help per week
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Amount: US$ 100 One time
Description: To secure your spot, we require a deposit. This is fully refunded after completing the minimum 3 week stay. Any outstanding bar tab will be deducted at the end of your stay, and the remaining balance returned. You’ll also receive a Surf Town Hostel shirt on your first shift. If the minimum stay isn’t completed, the deposit is non-refundable.
3 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.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 22 and 37 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This role is for an experienced cook or chef who wants to be part of a fun, social hostel while working alongside our local kitchen team. You’ll be helping run daily service, keeping things smooth, and bringing in fresh ideas to improve how the kitchen operates.
You’ll be part of a small crew, keeping food quality high, the kitchen clean, and service flowing. We also like people who get creative, so you’ll have the chance to throw in your own dinner specials and mix things up for guests.
It’s a hands on role with a good mix of work and social time, a great way to improve your Spanish, meet locals, and be part of the Surf Town Family.
Shifts are typically 3-4 days per week, around 6 to 8 hours per shift, depending on the schedule.
Daily tasks may include:
-Assisting with food prep for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-Supporting service during busy periods
-Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
-Helping with basic prep planning
-Working alongside local staff and communicating effectively
-Sharing ideas to improve workflow and kitchen systems
-Creating or assisting with occasional dinner specials
Flexibility is important, as tasks may vary depending on the day and kitchen needs.
Kitchen Rules
-Show up on time and be reliable for all scheduled shifts
-Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times
-Respect the local kitchen staff and work as part of a team
-Follow all food safety and hygiene standards
-Bring a positive attitude and be open to collaboration
-Communicate clearly with management and staff
-Be proactive and willing to help where needed
Dorm & general rules
-Keep your stuff in your lockers/ bunks and keep the floor walk way clean so there is space and everyone is comfortable. No one likes the messy person in a dorm!
-Minimum stay of 3 weeks is required.
-Volunteers must arrive on time and complete all assigned shifts
-Shifts must be covered. Any swaps require prior approval from management
-Excessive partying that affects performance will not be tolerated
-Respect for staff, guests, and hostel property is mandatory at all times
-Maintain a positive, social, and welcoming attitude with guests
-Volunteers are expected to actively engage with guests and support the hostel atmosphere
-Personal guests are not allowed in volunteer sleeping areas
-No outside guests allowed in the hostel after hours without approval
-Keep volunteer dorm clean and organized at all times
-Report any issues (guest problems, damages, incidents) to staff immediately
