Job Vacancy: Chef / Chef de Partie

Zaandam | fulltime | as soon as possible

In a unique location, namely a floating (hotel) accommodation, you will ensure that our staff on board (approx. 30 employees) enjoy nutritious meals. Together with two other colleagues, you will run the kitchen. You will work full-time in shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Who We Are

Slaapschepen organises temporary project accommodation on board ships, from initial request to implementation on site. We take care of the entire process: from design and operational management to daily coordination. We remain involved throughout the stay and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Wherever there is water, we can quickly and efficiently realise suitable accommodation solutions.

As an organisation, we are growing and have ambitious plans. This means that, in addition to your daily work, you may also be asked to participate in (change) projects. The atmosphere is informal, open and entrepreneurial. You shape your role independently and work within a close-knit team that values decisiveness and ownership.

What You Will Do

As a chef de partie, you are responsible for the lunch and dinner of our (international) employees and/or residents on board. You are involved in:

• Pregătirea de mese hrănitoare și proaspete în formă de bufet, respectând bugetul stabilit.
• Preparing nutritious, fresh buffet meals within the set budget for lunch and dinner for approximately 30 international employees.
• Following HACCP guidelines at all times.
• Cleaning the galley and buffet daily and weekly.
• Maintaining kitchen appliances and the general kitchen environment.
• Managing kitchen inventory.
• Placing orders with suppliers.

Your Profile

• Completed culinary training at Vocational level, with at least 2 years of experience, preferably on river/sea ships or in hotels.
• Strong knowledge of allergies and dietary requirements.
• Good knowledge of HACCP regulations.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about cooking.
• Good command of English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience with buffet-style catering is a plus.
• Experience preparing meals for various nationalities is a plus.
• You are willing to live/stay on board for the duration of the contract.
• STCW Basic certificate is a plus, or willingness to obtain it at the company’s expense.
• Due to legal requirements, we can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the EU.

What We Offer

We offer you a 7-month contract with the possibility of extension. In addition, we provide:

• 40 hours per week.
• Versatile role in a pleasant work environment with room for personal input.
• Salary between € 2.949,20 and € 3.666,96 gross per month (scale 7 according to Dutch hospitality CLA).
• 25 vacation days per year (full-time).
• Pension contributions via the Dutch Hospitality & Catering Pension Fund.
• Room and board.
• Travel reimbursement of €100 net. at the beginning and end of your contract to travel from your home country to and from the Netherlands.
• Travel reimbursement of €0.23/km (when you live in the Netherlands and commute to work).

Apply

For more information and/or interest, please feel free to contact us via personeel@slaapschepen.nl or +316 83 899 689.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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