Chef/Housekeeper - Camino Retreat - Vélez-Málaga

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Part-Time Chef / Housekeeper to join
our team.
This is a varied role combining food preparation with housekeeping duties, making it ideal for
someone who enjoys keeping busy, takes pride in their work and wants to make a real
difference to the lives of others.

About the Role
Working closely with our Head Chef/ chef and wider team, you'll help prepare healthy, home-
cooked meals for our clients and staff while also maintaining high standards of cleanliness
throughout our residential treatment centre.
This isn't a fast-paced restaurant kitchen. Instead, you'll be helping to create a warm,
welcoming home environment where nutritious food and a clean, comfortable setting support
our clients' wellbeing and recovery.

Your Responsibilities
You'll be involved in:
 Preparing healthy lunches and dinners for clients and staff.
 Assisting the Head Chef with food preparation and kitchen duties.
 Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
 Cleaning client bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
 Laundry, linen changes and general housekeeping.
 Ensuring the property remains clean, welcoming and well presented.
 Supporting stock control and food deliveries.
 Working as part of a friendly multidisciplinary team.
 Helping create a positive and therapeutic environment for our clients.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:
 Friendly, reliable and trustworthy.
 Passionate about cooking healthy, nutritious meals.
 Proud of maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
 Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
 Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
 Compassionate and respectful towards people from all walks of life.
 Flexible and willing to support the needs of the service.
Essential
 Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or cooking role.
 Previous housekeeping or professional cleaning experience.
 Good spoken English.
 Full driving licence.
 Legally entitled to work in Spain.
 Holds, or is willing to obtain before starting, a valid Spanish Food Handler Certificate
(Carnet de Manipulador de Alimentos).
Desirable
 Ability to communicate in Spanish.
 Experience within hospitality, healthcare or residential care.
 Knowledge of allergens and special dietary requirements.

What We Offer
 A supportive and friendly working environment.
 A varied role where no two days are the same.
 The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
 Beautiful countryside working location in Vélez Málaga.
 Competitive salary, based on experience.

Apply Now
If you're passionate about cooking, enjoy creating clean and welcoming spaces, and would like
to work in a rewarding environment where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear
from you.

Please send your CV together with a short covering letter telling us a little about yourself and
why you'd like to join the Camino Recovery team.