Kitchen Commis: Learn, Grow & Shine in a Global Kitchen

The Social Hub (B Corp™); Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Europe properties

Team culture

Job summary

The Social Hub is hiring a Commis to support our senior chefs in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. You’ll handle mise-en-place, follow recipes, help with plating, and learn on the job—perfect for culinary school grads or entry-level pros ready to grow in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Fluency in Dutch is ideal, English is a plus, and you’ll join a supportive, multinational team with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your culinary career in Europe.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional kitchen or recently completed culinary school.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen tools, cooking techniques, and hygiene practices.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and readiness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, mise-en-place, and kitchen setup across sections.
• Follow recipes and directions, delivering dishes with accuracy and consistency.
• Support plating during service, keeping things fast, clean, and delicious.
• Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen porters to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Help with cleaning routines and follow hygiene standards to the letter.
• Store and label ingredients properly while helping to manage food stock and rotation.
• Maintain a tidy station and pitch in wherever needed.
• Uphold all health and safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Culinary school

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Dutch language

Education

Culinary school

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

The Social Hub is hiring a Commis to support our senior chefs in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. You’ll handle mise-en-place, follow recipes, help with plating, and learn on the job—perfect for culinary school grads or entry-level pros ready to grow in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Fluency in Dutch is ideal, English is a plus, and you’ll join a supportive, multinational team with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your culinary career in Europe.