Apprentice Kitchen Level 2 & 3 - Part-time - NH Eindhoven Conference Centre Koningshof

Hesperia group; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minor Hotels University training

Employee hotel discounts

F&B discounts

Team events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

NH Hotels & Resorts in Eindhoven is seeking a Kitchen Apprentice to support our hotel kitchen operations, preparing dishes in line with brand standards and recipes, with a hands-on learning approach. You will join the F&B team with early shifts and gain practical experience in mise en place, cooking basics, and guest service, while building language skills in English and Dutch.

We offer Minor Hotels University training, employee rates, F&B discounts, team events, and clear opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Must enjoy helping guests and provide friendly service.
• Be a hardworking person with eye for detail.
• Passion for food and good command of English and Dutch.
• Student in level 2/3 vocational culinary program or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to hotel standards and recipes.
• Assist in mise en place and buffet setup with the F&B team.
• Support guests with a positive dining experience and teamwork.

Skills

Guest service orientation

Attention to detail

Food enthusiasm

English

Dutch language

Education

Vocational culinary school (level 2/3) or similar

Job description

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Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Eindhoven, 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.

What do we offer?

• Free online & offline training organized by our own Minor Hotels University Northern Europe.
• 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.

What are you going to do?

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 are we looking for?

• 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.

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.