Independent Working Chef

SUVAI B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 31,248 - 36,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Travel allowance

Free meal during shifts

Additional paid leave days

Discounts for friends and family

Financial relocation assistance

Job summary

A local restaurant in Utrecht is looking for an Independent Chef Level I to join our kitchen team. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, maintaining quality and hygiene, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates should possess demonstrable cooking skills, an MBO-3 Diploma, and a solution-oriented mindset. The position offers a pleasant work environment, full-time hours, and a salary of €2,800 to €3,250. Accommodation support and training provided, alongside flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Solution-oriented approach and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes.
• Conduct quality checks on food items being prepared.
• Maintain hygiene and quality in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen inventory and orders.
• Clean work environment and equipment regularly.

Skills

Independent initiative

Basic cooking techniques

Problem-solving

Education

MBO-3 Diploma

Job description

We are Suvai, an Indian restaurant, looking for 2 passionate

Independent Chef Level I to join our team.

Do you want to thrive in our kitchen? As our chef, you will

be responsible for the preparation and presentation of dishes and meal components. You will be trained. Our restaurant is located at Van Eysingalaan 388, Utrecht. Interested? Please get in touch with us via email: info@suvai,nl.

Your Responsibilities

• Selecting, preparing (washing, cutting, mixing, etc.), and cooking dishes according to recipes.
• Conducting intermediate checks (doneness, taste, colour, etc.) and making adjustments as needed.
• Ensuring consistent quality and hygiene.
• Coordinating and directing (assistant) chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintaining inventory, ordering ingredients, and checking deliveries.
• Daily cleaning of the work environment, kitchen equipment, and workstations.
• Reporting technical faults and resolving minor issues.
• Providing input on menu composition, changes, and methods.

What We Offer You

• A professional and pleasant working environment.
• Proper guidance during the onboarding period.
• Opportunities for further development in the kitchen.
• Flexible working hours (day and evening shifts, including weekends).
• Full-time: 38 hours per week.
• Gross salary: €2,800 to €3,250.

Job Requirements

• You take independent initiative and act solution-oriented.
• You work with conviction and dare to take responsibility.
• MBO-3 Diploma. (If you don’t meet the requirements, please still contact us to see what we can do.)
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• We provide training.
• Accommodation support.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Travel allowance.
• Free meal during shifts.
• Additional paid leave days.
• Discounts for friends/family/employees.
• Financial relocation assistance (ticket).