Independent Cook (Level 1)

Tandoori Lounge; Hoofddorp; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Pension scheme

Tips

Meal and travel allowances

Job summary

Tandoori Lounge in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands, is seeking an Independent Cook Level I to join its kitchen team. You will handle inventory control, place orders, supervise assistants, and coordinate cooking and food preparation processes to ensure high-quality dishes.

The role offers a competitive monthly salary under the Horeca CAO, meal and travel allowances, accommodation if needed, and a pension scheme; opportunities to contribute to menu development and new recipes in a friendly,

Qualifications

• MBO Level 3 qualification as minimum education.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and skills.
• Ability to show initiative in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to handle stress and peak-hour workloads.
• Ability to function effectively in a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and place orders for kitchen supplies.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and delegate tasks.
• Coordinate cooking and food preparation processes to ensure consistency.
• Assist in development of the restaurant’s menu and new recipes.
• Maintain high quality and presentation of dishes.
• Contribute ideas for menu improvements and new offerings.

Skills

Initiative

Stress management

Basic cooking techniques

Education

MBO Level 3

Job description

Tandoori Lounge is an Indian restaurant located in the heart of Hoofddorp, North Holland / Netherlands and is looking for a (Independent Cook Level I).

Tasks

Tandoori Lounge is an Indian restaurant located in the heart of Hoofddorp, North Holland / Netherlands and is looking for a (Independent Cook Level I).

The cook is responsible for inventory control and ordering supplies, supervising kitchen assistants, contributing to and coordinating cooking and food preparation processes, and assisting in the development of the restaurant’s menu. The role also includes maintaining the quality of dishes and contributing ideas for the development of new recipes.

Requirements

• MBO Level 3 (intermediate vocational education) working and thinking level
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and skills
• Ability to show initiative
• Ability to handle stress and work during peak hours
• Ability to function effectively within a restaurant environment

Benefits

• Salary starting from €2,613.37 in accordance with the Dutch Hospitality Collective Labour Agreement (Horeca CAO), depending on experience up to €2,994
• You will work in a friendly team with enthusiastic colleagues
• Pension scheme
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Tips
• Meal and travel allowances