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Kitchen & Hospitality Assistant

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The experience

Looking for a fun, hands-on volunteer experience in a laid-back hostel environment? We’re looking for easy-going, reliable helpers to join our team and support our kitchen, restaurant, and housekeeping crew.
Assisting the chef with food prep and cleaning
Keeping the communal kitchen clean and hygienic
Helping serve food and clear tables (no bartending due to licence laws)
Assisting with laundry and basic housekeeping

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

1 day 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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties 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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Dutch

Between 20 and 35 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

Our volunteer program is designed for backpackers who want to be part of a relaxed, community-focused hostel environment while gaining hands-on hospitality experience. Volunteers help with day-to-day kitchen, restaurant, and housekeeping tasks, working alongside our local team.

In exchange for a few hours of help each day, volunteers become part of our hostel family—meeting travelers from around the world, learning new skills, and contributing to a clean, welcoming space for everyone. This program suits positive, easy-going people who enjoy teamwork, shared spaces, and hostel life.

Activities & Shift

You’ll be helping out about 5–6 hours a day, six days a week – then the rest of the time is yours to explore jungle trails, relax on the beach (just five minutes away!) or soak up the view from your own glamping tent. It’s set on a wooden deck, with a double bed, power point and a killer sea view.

Rules

Volunteers must be sober while on duty at all times
No alcohol or drugs before or during shifts
Volunteers must be fit for duty and able to work responsibly
Any substance use that affects performance, safety, or guest experience will not be tolerated
Arrive on time and complete agreed working hours
Follow instructions from the chef, managers, or supervisors
Maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward staff and guests
Work as part of a team and help where needed