Sail and help with cooking in Croatia, Greece, Italy

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  Description

  Welcoming help this summer.
  
  I'm the Fleet Manager of a charter company and we offer sailing holidays in Croatia, the Greek Islands, Italy and other amazing locations from June to October. We stop each day for swim stops and berth in a new port daily, so everyone can see the sights, relax, eat and drink well enjoying the local cuisine.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will get to sail some/all our destinations (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Thailand or Caribbean), learn to sail (if you're interested), build confidence on the water and learn a little about the history of the countries.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We always keeping an eye out for good people for next year that have a passion for food and to prepare breakfast for the guests (Continental Breakfast) and Mediterranean style lunch, such as antipasto and mezze plates (Cheese, meats, olives, fresh salads etc) clean the dishes afterwards and help keep the boat tidy and do basic chores (keeping the galley clean at all times, clean the toilets daily, take out the trash, and other misc chores you're asked to do. For dinner, guests will either cover your restaurant meal on a private charter, or we have a meal allowance for you.
  
  Please tell me about your cooking / food skills and experience when you apply or I will assume you can't cook and automatically excluded.
  
  Along with the food duties, general tidiness of the boat is required, but doesn't take any time at all. Once the duties are done, you'd find yourself sunbathing, swimming, sailing, exploring the towns we stop at and chatting with the guests.
  
  If you enjoy the sun, an afternoon drink, refreshing swim, fresh good, the water and beautiful coastline and wandering the small towns, then you'll love this.
  
  We have 3 main brands that provides regular trips, a yoga trip and a gay trip. please let us know which would best suit you.
  
  **PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS:
  * You have an EU passport, or work permit to work in Croatia, Greece or Italy,
  * You have experience working as a chef, cook or can work under pressure cooking for 10 people and produce beautiful meals,
  * You love working with people, have a 'can-do' and positive attitude,
  * You can work for a minimum of 4 weeks, ideally be available for up to 4 months (June to October),
  
  In addition:
  *️️️️️️️️️ You must know how to shop for the foods you need (we will provide you with a weekly menu and recipes), you may have to do daily shopping to top-up your food,
  *️️️️️️️️️ There will be daily cleaning of the toilets, galley (kitchen) to be kept clean at all times, taking out the trash and other misc jobs,
  *️️️️️️️️️ Saturday's are busy, you'll have to help strip the linen and 'reset' the boat for the next guests. Saturdays are busy and long, but the following week makes up for it,
  *️️️️️️️️️ You must know how to converse with people and hold a conversation,
  *️️️️️️️️️ If you are interested, please send a description of what you would prepare as part of a fresh breakfast (hot and cold portions to the breakfast) plus a light lunch (main, side and salad).
  *️️️️️️️ Please note: please be flexible, if you're inflexible or can't go with the flow, please don't apply.
  *️️️️️️️️️ If you are shortlisted, we will arrange a call as part of an interview,
  *️️️️️️️️️ NO SMOKERS,
  *️️️️️️️️️ No talking back to the skipper and no princesses. If you're too opinionated, please don't apply.
  *️️️️️️️️️ This is a paid role, we don't treat it like a 'workaway' exchanging work for food & accommodation. We expect professionalism. If you're only looking for a relaxing gig, please do not apply.
  
  We are extremely busy and receive a lot of requests, please don't be offended if we don't reply.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is on the boat. Depending on the boat, you'll either have a cabin/single bunk, toilet and shower. On board there are all the facilities you need, such as a fully stocked galley (kitchen), saloon (dining area) and large cockpit area on deck to enjoy the weather and everyone's company.

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  What else ...

  On your time off, you can explore the towns, swim etc... The previous volunteers have left saying it was the best holiday they ever had. You know it's good when they consider it a holiday!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 40 hours a week

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