Apprentice Kitchen Level 2 & 3 - Part-time - NH Bussum Jan Tabak

Hesperia group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Employee rates

F&B discounts

Team events

Career growth

Job summary

NH Hotels & Resorts in Amsterdam is seeking a Kitchen Apprentice to learn hands-on cooking and hotel kitchen operations. You will support the F&B team in mise en place, breakfast service, and guest meals while adhering to brand standards and safety guidelines.

We value a proactive attitude, strong service mindset, and the ability to communicate in English and Dutch. This level 2–3 culinary study opportunity offers on-the-job training, with the Horeca CLA scale 1 starting salary and career growth

Qualifications

• Helping guests puts a big smile on your face.
• You are a hard worker with an eye for detail.
• You have a passion for food and you have a good command of the English and Dutch language.
• You are a student of a level 2 or 3 Intermediate Vocational Education culinary school or a similar study.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen and F&B service during breakfast and lunch shifts.
• Set up buffet and mise en place for service.
• Prepare simple dishes and assist chefs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Guest service

English

Dutch language

Attention to detail

Hard worker

Education

Level 2–3 Culinary Vocational Education

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Aug 27, 2026 Location: Amsterdam, NL The Netherlands Join our team at NH Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in upscale and midscale hospitality, renowned for our exceptional service and facilities. A brand with a strong footprint in Europe and the Americas that is beginning its adventure in Greater China. You will have the opportunity to provide our guests with reliable experiences that combine value, location and your own human touch. You can join us in our quest to make every hotel stay remarkable by meeting the needs of guests looking for functional hotels & resorts with a natural and fresh style, doubled by friendly service. Become part of a brand that is like you: Functional, natural and down-to-earth, innovative, reliable and friendly. As a Kitchen Apprentice, you are responsible for preparing dishes according to hotel standards. This involves à la minute cooking techniques according to the established instructions concerning ingredients, recipes, working methods and presentation.

Your Benefits at NH Hotels

• Free online & offline training organized by our own University.
• Employee rates differing from 36 euros in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops.
• Team building events, trips and holiday parties.
• The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.
• Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 1.

Your Role at a Glance

• 04:30Your alarm goes off and you get ready for your shift.
• 05:45You are in the kitchen and grab yourself a cup of coffee to start with.
• 06:00Together with your colleague from the F&B service you set up the buffet in the restaurant.
• 07:00The first guests arrive; you prepare a delicious egg dish for one of your favorite regular guests.
• 10:45After the final guests leave the breakfast restaurant, you clean up where possible and prepare the mise en place for the following day.
• 11:15If necessary, you prepare a (sandwich) lunch for the meeting and event guests.
• 11:30Enjoy your lunch with colleagues from other departments.
• 12:00The lunch in the restaurant has started and you ensure they have a perfect experience from start to finish.
• 13:30The last guests leave, and you and the team make sure the mise en place is in order for the next shift and your workplace is neat and clean.
• 14:00Time to go home!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Helping guests puts a big smile on your face. The ‘always a pleasure’ mentality is second nature for you, and you are happy go the extra mile for our guests;
• You are a hard worker with an eye for detail and see a challenge in every situation;
• You have a passion for food and you have a good command of the English and Dutch language.
• You are a student of a level 2 or 3 Intermediate Vocational Education culinary school or a similar study.

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