Independent Working Chef - Jobbird.com

Jobster; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied shifts

Nice colleagues

CAO salary

Pleasant atmosphere

Travel allowance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Jobster in Utrecht, Netherlands, is hiring a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily food preparation. You will wash, cut, pre-cook, mix and garnish, while checking freshness and quality of ingredients and tools.

You will supervise assistants, maintain HACCP standards, follow safety rules, and adapt to varying shifts with a hands-on, organized approach. The role offers a competitive monthly salary with CAO-based conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of products/ingredients and the composition of the menu.
• Must be able to communicate in Dutch or English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparatory cooking tasks: washing, cutting, (pre) cooking, mixing, stirring.
• Assess quality and freshness of ingredients and prepare tools.
• Execute preparations, monitor quality and doneness, adjust flavors as needed.
• Make orders ready to serve with portioning and garnishing.
• Supervise assistants and provide guidance and instructions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (HACCP, OH&S) and house standards.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Ingredient knowledge

Language: Dutch or English

Education

MBO level 3

Job description

Job Description and Tasks:

• Employment type: Full-time job / 38 hours per week
• Salary indication: €2500-€3250 gross per month excluding holiday pay.
• Catering Industry CAO compliant employment conditions
• Performing preparatory work such as washing, cutting, (pre) cooking, mixing, stirring, etc.;
• Assessing the quality of products/ingredients to be used (freshness, shelf life, etc.), preparing tools;
• Executing preparations, monitoring/controlling quality, doneness, taste, color, fluidity, etc., and making adjustments/additions;
• Making orders ready to serve by performing à la minute cooking tasks, portioning, and garnishing;
• Supervising the work of assistants, providing guidance and instructions;
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, Occupational Health and Safety, HACCP, and work and presentation methods (house style).

Your Profile

Knowledge and Skills

• MBO level 3 work and thinking level;
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic cooking techniques;
• Knowledge of products/ingredients and (the composition of) the menu.
• Language Dutch or English

Competencies

• Quality-oriented:
• Corrects immediately if requirements are not met;
• Stress-resistant:
• Remains calm under difficult circumstances or high work pressure;
• Recovers quickly from setbacks or disappointment;
• Continues to work purposefully even under pressure.
• Hygiene is of utmost importance
• Hands-on mentality, you can work quickly and organized
• Flexible morning, afternoon, and/or evening shifts in consultation

What we offer you

• Varied shifts
• Nice colleagues
• Salary above basic pay, according to catering collective labor agreement (CAO)
• Pleasant working atmosphere and a work environment with clear structures
• Travel allowance
• Daily clean company clothing

License/Certification

• Social Responsibility (Preferred)
• HACCP (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €2500,00 - €3250,00 per month

Work Location: In person