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We are seeking a volunteer with experience and love for cooking to support preparation and production at Chévere Beach. We value knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, pastas, pizza dough, seafood, and organized mise en place. We offer accommodation on the Colombian Caribbean coast, 30% discount on meals and drinks at our restaurant, and a great learning environment. Possibility of earning extra shifts with the right attitude and knowledge.
30 hours of help per week
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent Spanish
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At Chévere Beach we combine authentic Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with the best products from the Colombian Caribbean in a relaxed seaside setting.
What we expect from you:
- Proven prior experience in cooking (knife handling, cooking techniques, bases, sauces, pizzas and/or pastas).
- Commitment, autonomy, rigorous hygiene, and a positive attitude to work in a team during the daily scheduled hours.
- Care and impeccable order at the workstation and with the supplies.
- Food rotation.
What you can expect from us:
- Accommodation and three meals a day, unlimited drinking water, coffee.
- A 30% discount on all restaurant meals and beverages.
- 2 days off per week to rest, surf, relax, or explore Santa Marta and Ciénaga.
- A real culinary exchange experience and hands-on learning of traditional techniques and seafood cooking with Chef LUCA.
- Shifts are rotating or continuous depending on the restaurant's operation: lunch shift (morning/afternoon) and/or dinner shift (afternoon/evening). They are coordinated in advance with the team.
Daily activities:
- Direct support in mise en place preparation (vegetable chopping, portioning, making base sauces and marinades).
- Assistance in making and cooking artisanal pastas, doughs for a wood-fired oven, pizzas and local seafood/fish recipes.
- Timely plating and dispatch of dishes during service.
- Monitoring food rotation (FIFO/PEPS) and correct storage of ingredients in cold storage.
- Deep cleaning, disinfection, and impeccable order of surfaces, utensils and kitchen at the end of each shift.
2. Hygiene and impeccable order: Constant cleaning of workstations, frequent handwashing, and safe handling of food are non-negotiable.
3. Punctuality and attitude: Responsible adherence to the agreed schedule, willingness to work at service pace, and open communication with the team.
4. Care of supplies and equipment: Responsible use of ingredients, waste control, and care of utensils, appliances and ovens.
5. Coexistence and rest: Chévere Beach is a tranquil space by the sea for guests and staff; nocturnal rest must be respected and harmony in common areas maintained.
