Cook

We are looking for an independent chef starting, someone with a true passion for the craft and a love for working with high-quality, fresh ingredients. As an independent chef, you will be a vital part of our team, working under the guidance of our Sous Chefs. Are you a passionate chef with ambition and dedication, driven to ensure our guests leave with a smile?

When you arrive at work, you’re greeted by the cheerful bustle of the kitchen. You exchange hellos with your teammates and wave to the busy bar and service staff. You discuss the day’s mise en place with the chef: Are there any special requests or large groups coming in? Tasks are divided, and together with your colleagues, you ensure the lunch dishes fly out of the kitchen and everything is ready for a bustling evening service. Along the way, you share a joke with the dishwasher, compliment a colleague on a beautifully plated dish, and check in with the service staff to ensure guests are happy.

The shift speeds by. Afterward, you grab a cold drink and enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea. Being a chef on an island isn’t so bad after all.

Still reading? Nice! We’d like to tell you more about whom we are looking for exactly.

Of course all of the clichés didn’t come falling from the sky! Just like any hotel we are looking for someone with a hospitality heart, a die-hard hospitality-tiger. We also want that one perfect hardworking team player with a great passion for cooking. But translated into our own words we primarily look for the following:

We are searching for a fun kitchen king (or queen) that enjoys cooking good meals for guests and colleagues. Someone that gets joy from satisfied guests and sees dissatisfied guests as a challenge. Someone able to work hard while maintaining a pleasant working atmosphere. And also someone that is nice to the waiter and bar colleagues. In short: a fun, good cook!

Besides this we value it when you possess a level-4 vocational college degree for “Independently working cook”. Having work experience in a similar field of employment and knowledge of the English language are pluses! 

Once you enter the work area you’ll be noticing the fun chaos already. You greet your colleagues in the kitchen and you wave to the busy barkeepers and waiting staff. You discuss with your chef what needs to be done still for the preparation. Are there any particulars and will we have big groups? The tasks are divided. Together with your colleagues you make sure the lunch dishes are sent to the restaurant rapidly while you make sure the preparations for the busy evening are ready. In the meantime you joke around with the dishwasher, you compliment a colleague on a nice dish, and you ask the waitress whether all guests are satisfied. Your shift flies by. After your shift you take a cold drink while overlooking the sea. Being a cook on an island isn’t so bad!

Where are you going to do this?

You will be doing this in WestCord Hotel Seeduyn, located at the Vlielander beach. Vlieland is a touristic island with large white beaches, a cozy village with accompanied bars. During the summer people call the island “Vliebiza”, whereas during the winter it is mainly a place to enjoy the friendliness which such a small society has to offer. Moreover, Vlieland offers an astonishing nature environment

What has WestCord Hotels to offer?

• Growth: Working within a growing hotel chain with opportunities for advancement.
• Training: So you can continue to develop yourself.
• Salary: We believe in providing a fitting reward for everyone's efforts.
• Lodging possibilities. 
• 30/30 member:
• Stay for €30,- including breakfast, in all WestCord Hotels.
• 30% discount on the bill when dining (food and drinks combined).
• 30% discount on WestCord products and on Wellness in WestCord Hotels.
• Surprise Our OneTeam: A delightful surprise specially for you every month. All colleagues enjoy the Surprise Our OneTeam days, making a workday not only enjoyable but also surprising, just like for our guests.
• A net bonus of €250,- when you refer a new colleague, and they are hired!
• A complimentary hotel stay with dinner once you have successfully completed your probationary period!