RIVER - Trainee Cook

Viking; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 40’000 - 50’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cruise company in Switzerland is seeking a Trainee Cook for its river vessels. This role involves learning cooking techniques, meal preparation, and adhering to HACCP standards. Benefits include provided lodging, meals, social security, and opportunities for financial bonuses based on days worked. Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience and a passion for cooking. Join a dynamic team as you develop your culinary skills on board.

Leistungen

Uniform provided

Lodging and meals provided

Social security benefits

Paid vacation

Access to further training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Prior hospitality experience in F&B is preferred.
• Understanding of kitchen roles is a plus.
• Must be able to deal with physical workload and high stress.

Aufgaben

• Learn various cooking techniques.
• Help design and follow recipes.
• Prepare meals following HACCP standards.

Kenntnisse

English knowledge (B2)

Prior hospitality experience

Passion for cooking

Ausbildung

Graduate of a culinary school

Jobbeschreibung

Trainee Cook

River – Europe - Season 2026

Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.

Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.

Role Overview

Part of our Galley team on our River vessels, the Trainee Cook will be learning more about the position and what it is like to work onboard one of our river ships. Training program can be completed in 2-5 weeks. Upon completion, Viking will consider you for the position for which you were trained. The Trainee Cook reports to Functional Trainer.

What You Will Do On Board

• Learn various cooking techniques
• Learn how to follow and help to design recipes
• Learn how to prepare meals
• Learn HACCP standards
• Learn how to use various kitchen appliances such as grill, fryers, baking ovens and etc.
• Learn various European cuisines
• Attend practical and theoretical assignments
• Complete assignments online and in class

Why Join Viking?

On board our ships

• Uniform are provided by Viking
• Lodging and meals are provided
• All our ships are new and well maintained with modern shared crew cabins, comprising of bunk-beds, private bathroom and flat screen TV
• First and last journey to the ship is reimbursed by Viking
• Dedicated crew areas and activities
• Sundeck area

Benefits

• Social security benefits in accordance to Swiss or French contracts including pension, child allowance, occupational fund, unemployment insurance
• Paid vacation during your contract
• Health and accident insurance throughout your contract
• Bonus calculated on the number of days worked onboard with guests
• Referral program with additional bonuses
• Increases in salary based on your seniority with Viking
• Access to online learning and further training opportunities for growth

About You

• English knowledge (B2)
• Prior hospitality experience (internship) in F&B
• Preferably has worked as Utility and / or understands the kitchen
• Graduate of a culinary school or previous experience in a kitchen is a plus (but not mandatory)
• Passion for cooking
• Talkative, smiley, open-minded, passionate, and warm personality
• Eager to learn
• Able to deal with physical workload
• Able to deal with a high level of stress

Application Information

Policies

• Only tattoos that can be covered by your uniform are allowed
• Any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required

Application Process

• Submit your English CV
• Attend a company presentation
• Join an interview
• Submit relevant documentation (copy of passport or ID, full address)
• Join us on board

Disclaimer

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