Breakfast Chef: Learn & Grow in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

The Social Hub; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multi-national company

Growth opportunities

Discounts across properties

Job summary

The Social Hub Rotterdam is seeking a Commis to support senior chefs with mise-en-place, prep, and plating. Ideal for culinary school grads or entry-level pros eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen.

You'll work with a friendly team, gain hands-on experience across sections, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and help with stock and service. Dutch language is preferred; English a plus. This role offers growth opportunities and employee discounts across properties.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional kitchen or recently completed culinary school.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen tools, cooking techniques, and hygiene practices.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork mindset.
• Fluency in Dutch; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, mise-en-place, and kitchen setup across sections.
• Follow recipes and directions closely, delivering dishes with accuracy and consistency.
• Support plating during service, keeping things fast, clean, and delicious.
• Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen porters to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Help with cleaning routines and follow hygiene standards to the letter.
• Store and label ingredients properly while helping to manage food stock and rotation.
• Maintain a tidy station and pitch in wherever needed.
• Uphold all health and safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Time management

Dutch language

English knowledge

Education

Culinary school graduate

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

The Social Hub Rotterdam is seeking a Commis to support senior chefs with mise-en-place, prep, and plating. Ideal for culinary school grads or entry-level pros eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen.

You'll work with a friendly team, gain hands-on experience across sections, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and help with stock and service. Dutch language is preferred; English a plus. This role offers growth opportunities and employee discounts across properties.