Cook Intern in Amersfoort

Are you looking for an mbo internship in the kitchen or hospitality in Amersfoort? Develop your cook skills at Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1. Apply now!

Do you want to discover how things work in the professional kitchen of a hotel? And does it appeal to you to prepare the most delicious dishes together with experienced cooks? Then we are looking for you!

As a Kitchen Intern at Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1, you will be fully involved in our kitchen team. You will get the chance to further develop your cooking skills, learn new techniques, and gain experience in a versatile and dynamic kitchen.

From preparing ingredients to plating dishes: you will learn all aspects of working in a professional kitchen. Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that our guests can enjoy delicious dishes every single day!

As an intern in the kitchen, you will become part of our fun and enthusiastic kitchen team. You will learn all the tricks of the cooking trade: from preparing ingredients and preparing dishes to beautifully plating the dishes. Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that every guest can enjoy delicious, high-quality dishes.

Depending on your education, experience, and learning goals, you will work on:

• Preparing the daily mise-en-place;

• Preparing and plating various dishes under supervision;

• Assisting in different departments within the kitchen, such as the hot and cold sides;

• Supporting the service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffets;

• Learning to work with different cooking techniques and kitchen equipment;

• Checking the quality and freshness of products;

• Working according to HACCP guidelines and ensuring a clean and organized workplace;

• Collaborating with our cooks to deliver the best quality every day.

Your development is central! You will receive more independence and responsibility step by step. In addition, we look not only at what you need to learn from school, but also at what you personally want to discover and achieve.

At Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1, your internship is about more than just helping out. We truly want to teach you something, let you grow, and above all, ensure that you enjoy going to your internship!

• A nice internship allowance: are you following an mbo-BOL or hbo program? Then you will receive a gross allowance per month, depending on the number of internship days per week:

  • 1 day per week: € 100

  • 2 days per week: € 200

  • 3 days per week: € 300

  • 4 days per week: € 400

  • 5 days per week: € 500

• Free sports: in addition to your internship, you can exercise for free and work on your fitness.

• Fun team outings: every quarter we organize a fun gathering with the entire hotel in the city center of Amersfoort. The perfect chance to get to know your colleagues better outside of working hours!

• A young and fun team: you will work together with many peers in a team where hard work and having fun go hand in hand.

• An internship where you truly learn something: discover all sides of the hospitality industry and get the space to try new things.

• Personal guidance: you will receive a permanent, certified mentor who will help you achieve your learning goals.

• A team that is there for you: you will work together with experienced colleagues and can always go to one of our mentors for help or questions.

• Increasing independence: you start with the basics and receive more responsibility step by step.

• Space for your ideas: do you want to learn something extra or discover what you are good at? Then we will look at the possibilities together.

• Opportunities for the future: if it suits both sides, we would love to see if you can continue working with us after your internship.

In short: an internship in which you learn, grow, meet new people, and receive a nice allowance!

With us, you are not alone! During your internship, you will receive a permanent, personal mentor who will help you get the best out of yourself.

• A mentor that suits you: we have multiple certified mentors, from sous chefs to head chefs. Together, we will see who best aligns with your education, learning goals, and personal connection.

• Always someone to rely on: is your permanent mentor absent one day? No problem! You can always go to one of our other mentors for questions, help, or advice.

• A personal learning plan: together we determine what you want to learn and how you are going to achieve your learning goals.

• Guidance on the work floor: you will receive practical explanations, handy tips, and increasingly more responsibility.

• Regular feedback: we discuss what is going well, where you can grow, and what your next steps are.

• Space for your interests: do you want to learn something extra? Then we will look at the possibilities together.

• Your internship, your development! We will provide the guidance that suits you.

Functie-eisen

Whether you are making your acquaintance with hospitality for the first time or already have some experience: with us, you get the chance to learn and develop yourself. You don't need to be able to do everything yet; that is exactly what your internship is for!

• Are following a hospitality program: you are looking for an mbo internship in service, hospitality, or guest relations.

• Enjoy working with people: you find it fun to provide guests with a pleasant experience.

• Are curious: you want to discover how things work in a professional hotel and restaurant.

• Want to learn new things: from serving dishes to advising guests.

• Want to develop yourself: you dare to ask questions, take initiative, and take on new challenges.

• Enjoy working together: you want to learn from experienced colleagues and become part of our F&B team.

No hospitality experience yet? No problem! We are happy to teach you the trade. The most important thing is that you are motivated and eager to learn new things.