Internship: Kitchen

Do you have a passion for cooking and do you want to make this your profession? Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is a fantastic training ground to learn all the tricks of the culinary trade.

In our kitchen, you will be constantly engaged in varied tasks. You will learn the basics of the culinary profession: from mise-en-place and cooking techniques to hygiene and the preparation of dishes.

• You will receive an introduction to the basics of the kitchen

• You will learn how to handle kitchen equipment

• You will learn how to set up a mise-en-place

• You will learn various cutting and cooking techniques

• You will learn how to handle hygiene requirements (HACCP)

• Under the guidance of the chef, you will learn how to (pre)pare dishes

In short: a versatile and varied internship in which you can learn extensively, gain experience, and discover which aspect of hospitality suits you best!

Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is part of a warm family business where hospitality is central. During your internship, you will get the chance to get acquainted with the hotel world, try out different tasks, and gain experience in a professional environment.

We believe it is important that you feel good during your internship and that you get sufficient opportunities to develop yourself. You will be guided by experienced colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge with you. This way, you not only learn a lot, but you also get to know real hotel life!

Functie-eisen

• You are following a course in hotel, hospitality, tourism or a similar field

• You are hospitable, enthusiastic, and social and enjoy working with people.

• You are flexible and enjoy the fact that no two days are the same.

• You enjoy working together with others, but also dare to roll up your sleeves independently.

• You are eager to learn and open to new experiences.

• You have an eye for order and cleanliness and find it important that everything is taken care of to the smallest detail.

• You have a positive appearance and like to contribute to a pleasant atmosphere for our guests and colleagues.

• You speak fluent Dutch and English. Other languages are a plus.

• Experience in hospitality or the hotel industry is a plus, but certainly not a must. During your internship, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop yourself!