Independent Working Chef

Chogogo; Bonaire; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chogogo in Bonaire seeks an experienced line cook to join its beachfront kitchen team. You will prepare dishes during service, oversee mise en place, and support daily operations while upholding high standards of quality, hygiene and teamwork.

Fluent Dutch and English are required; Papiamentu is a plus. The role is full-time (40 hours) with opportunities to contribute to menus and daily specials within a friendly international team.

Qualifications

• Must have professional cook training (MBO 4 or comparable).
• Experience in a leading kitchen role within hospitality.
• Strong cooking techniques and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; Papiamentu is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide kitchen staff during service.
• Plan mise en place, prep, and line stations for service.
• Create daily specials and contribute to menu planning.
• Monitor quality, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Coordinate with service team to ensure smooth communication.
• Monitor schedules and manage leave requests.
• Oversee daily orders and deliveries.

Skills

Leading kitchen experience

Cooking techniques

Quality-driven and organized

Dutch and English fluent

Papiamentu a plus

Education

MBO 4 or comparable cook training

Tools

Green Egg (grill)

Job description

Bring your culinary skills to the Caribbean and help create unforgettable dining experiences.

As a line cook, you are a key member of the kitchen team. You prepare dishes during service, oversee mise en place, support daily operations and help maintain the highest standards of quality, hygiene and teamwork.

What you will do

• Guide, train and support kitchen colleagues during daily operations
• Create kitchen schedules and monitor team hours and leave requests
• Plan production quantities based on expected occupancy and reservations
• Contribute ideas for menus, recipes and daily specials
• Prepare and present daily specials, including dishes from the Green Egg
• Manage daily orders and check deliveries and invoices
• Monitor food quality, presentation and HACCP standards
• Support staff development and performance evaluations together with the Head Chef
• Help ensure smooth communication between kitchen and service teams

Who you are

• Experienced in a leading kitchen role within hospitality
• Professionally trained as a cook (MBO 4 or comparable)
• Skilled in a variety of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Familiar with purchasing, inventory management and menu developmentQuality-driven, organized and calm under pressure
• Fluent in Dutch and English; Papiamentu is a plus
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays

What we offer

• A full-time position (40 hours) at one of Bonaire's most beautiful beachfront resorts
• The opportunity to contribute to menus and daily specials
• A friendly international team and informal work environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Competitive employment conditions
• The chance to work where others spend their vacation