3x Independent Working Chef Level I

Het Oosten; Oostzaan; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Promotion opportunities

Travel allowance

Free meal during shifts

Additional paid leave days

Discounts for friends/family/employees

Financial relocation assistance (tile)

Job summary

Het Oosten, a Chinese restaurant in Oostzaan, seeks an Independent Working Chef Level I to join the kitchen team. You will prepare and present dishes under the head chef or owner and can manage the kitchen independently when needed.

Responsibilities include supervising assistants, stock management, and ensuring quality and hygiene. The role offers full-time hours (38/week) with a gross salary of €2,750–€3,250, and includes benefits such as training, relocation assistance, and travel allowance.

Qualifications

• You take independent initiative and act solution-oriented.
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• MBO-3 level work and thinking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select and prepare ingredients (washing, cutting, mixing).
• Conduct intermediate checks for doneness, taste and color and adjust as needed.
• Ensure consistent quality and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and guide their work.
• Track stock levels, order ingredients and check deliveries.
• Clean the work environment, equipment and stations daily.
• Report faults and resolve minor issues.
• Contribute to menu composition, adjustments and methods.

Skills

Independent initiative

Solution-oriented

Cooking techniques

Education

MBO-3 level

Job description

We are Het Oosten, a Chinese restaurant, looking for a passionate Independent Working Chef Level I to join our kitchen team. Are you a skilled chef who thrives in the kitchen? As our chef, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of dishes and meal components. You will work under the guidance of our head chef or owner but can also independently manage the kitchen when needed. Additionally, you will collaborate with fellow chefs and, if required, supervise kitchen assistants. You will follow established guidelines regarding ingredients, recipes, working methods, and visual presentation. Our restaurant is located at address Klavewrweide 34, 1511 XW Oostzaan in Netherlands.

Your Responsibilities:

• Selecting and preparing (washing, cutting, mixing, etc.)
• Conducting intermediate checks (doneness, taste, color, etc.) and making adjustments as needed.
• Ensuring consistent quality and hygiene.
• Supervising the work of kitchen assistants and making corrections where necessary.
• Keeping track of stock levels, ordering ingredients, and checking deliveries.
• Daily cleaning of the work environment, kitchen equipment, and workstations.
• Reporting technical faults and resolving minor issues.
• Providing input regarding the composition and adjustments of menus, the menu list, and working methods

What We Offer You:

• A professional and pleasant working environment.
• Proper guidance during the onboarding period.
• Opportunities for further development in the kitchen.
• Flexible working hours (day and evening shifts, including weekends).
• Full-time: 38 hours per week.
• Gross salary: €2,750 to €3,250.

Job Requirements:

• You take independent initiative and act solution-oriented.
• You work with conviction and dare to take responsibility.
• MBO-3 work and thinking level (If you don't meet the requirements, apply anyway!)
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.

Benefits:

• We provide training.
• Free accommodation.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Travel allowance.
• Free meal during shifts.
• Additional paid leave days.
• Discounts for friends/family/employees.
• Financial relocation assistance (ticket).