Chef / Cook (M/F/X)

Novotel Hotels; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FiscFree tablet/phone/bike benefits

Accor hotel discounts

Travel allowance €0.19 per km

Christmas event

OpenUp mental support

Borrow hotel items for home

Job summary

Novotel Eindhoven is seeking a creative cook to prepare and serve daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet setting at our COA accommodation site. You’ll bring culinary creativity while maintaining high quality and presentation.

Working hours are from 7:00 to 21:00 in 8-hour shifts; weekend and evening availability is required. This role offers a social, mission-driven environment with opportunities to contribute to residents' meals and daily life.

Qualifications

• Trade-oriented education required.
• Clear and comparable work experience.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Social and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in buffet setting.
• Maintain high quality and presentation of dishes.
• Work in shifts 7:00–21:00, including weekends and evenings.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Creativity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Trade-oriented education

Job description

Company Description

Novotel Eindhoven provides catering services at an accommodation centre operated by the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA). Around 150 residents currently stay at the location.

Every day, we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet‑style setting, served at fixed times. Because of these set meal times, we work with fixed weekly schedules. At the same time, we value flexibility and work together to find a schedule that works well for both our team and the operation.

One of the great advantages of working at our location is that evening shifts finish at around 9:00 PM at the latest, giving you a good balance between work and your personal life.

Job Description

Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about food, with a keen eye for quality?

Then we are looking for you!

As a cook at our location, you will prepare and serve daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet‑style setting. You will have plenty of room to use your culinary skills and creativity while maintaining a high standard of quality and presentation.

Working times are from 7:00 hours - 21:00 hours and we work in 8 hour shifts. We schedule to your needs! Availability in weekends and evening is required.

Working at our location has a strong social character. You will be part of a meaningful mission and have the opportunity to make a positive difference every day.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding job where your work truly matters, we would love to meet you!

Salary

€17.91–€22.00 gross per hour, depending on experience, including holiday allowance and holiday entitlement, or €2468.35 - 3032.79 gross per month based on full time.

Nice Extra Benefits Are

• Possibility to buy with tax advantage through FiscFree and safe around 35% for a tablet, phone or bike.
• Enjoy Accor and Event Hotels discounted hotel rates throughout the world and many other discounts through Accor's ALL Heartist
• Travel allowance of €0,19 per km travelling
• Yearly Christmas event including Christmas gift
• Free mental support by a psychologist, masterclasses and much more through OpenUp
• Borrow hotel property privately plates and cutlery for a party at home

Qualifications

• A trade-oriented education;
• Clear and comparable work experience
• You have social and communication skills;
• You are fluent in Dutch and English;
• You are creative, with an eye for detail;
• You are a flexible and social colleague who enjoys working in a team

Additional Information

We are looking for someone living in or around Eindhoven. We don't want you to travel much longer than 30 minutes to your work.