Breakfast & Front Desk Morning Helper

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The experience

Help us start the day with delicious Taiwanese breakfast! You'll prepare simple dishes like radish cake, scallion pancakes, and occasionally French toast (with easy steps provided), plus help with basic front desk tasks like answering questions, collecting payments, and handling stay extensions. Perfect for morning people who love food, culture, and cozy conversations!


What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.


What you get

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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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


Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Chinese

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesnโ€™t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Help us start the day with warmth, smiles, and delicious Taiwanese breakfast!

๐Ÿ•’ Shift time: 7:45 AM โ€“ 10:30 AM
๐Ÿณ Breakfast time: 8:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 AM

๐ŸŒŸ Your main tasks will include:

Preparing and serving breakfast (mostly traditional Taiwanese dishes like radish cake, scallion pancakes, pan-fried dumplings and occasionally something Western like French toast).
Donโ€™t worry. We have clear step-by-step instructions!

Light front desk support: answering guest questions, collecting payments, helping with stay extensions, etc.

Keeping the breakfast area tidy and welcoming for guests.

This is a great position if you enjoy mornings, love cooking simple food, and want to interact with travelers in a cozy, calm atmosphere. Youโ€™ll also get to learn about Taiwanese food culture and hostel operations!

Weโ€™re looking for someone who is:
โœ”๏ธ Friendly and polite
โœ”๏ธ Responsible and punctual
โœ”๏ธ Comfortable speaking English (Chinese is a plus, but not required!)


Rules

๐Ÿ“ Rules & Expectations
Weโ€™re looking for someone who is:
โœ”๏ธ Extremely punctual โ€“ we start early and timing matters!
โœ”๏ธ Detail-oriented and clean โ€“ hygiene is key when preparing food
โœ”๏ธ Efficient โ€“ able to work at a steady pace
โœ”๏ธ A quick learner โ€“ willing to follow steps and ask questions when needed

๐Ÿ’ก What we offer:
๐Ÿ›๏ธ A cozy bed in our shared dorm
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Free daily breakfast (yes, you can eat what you help make!)
๐Ÿšฟ Hot shower with shampoo and body wash provided
๐Ÿšฒ Free use of our hostel bikes (if available)
๐Ÿฑ Friendly hostel cats to keep you company