Koch / Köchin (m/w/d)

About the role

The youth hostel in Bad Bentheim has 118 beds and welcomes around 4,500 guests each year. A team of 6 employees looks after school groups and participants in holiday programs. The property is known for its proximity to the historic old town, several bathing facilities, and excursion destinations in the German-Dutch border region. The position is available immediately on a full-time basis.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate smooth, efficient workflows in the kitchen area.
• Prepare hot and cold dishes in line with high nutritional and taste standards.
• Get meals ready for service and present or supervise the buffet with strong attention to visual quality.
• Make sure the Smile® quality management standards and all hygiene rules are consistently followed.
• Help design and calculate meal plans tailored to the target groups served by the hostel.
• Carry out general cleaning duties and dishwashing work in the kitchen.
• Monitor stock levels and receive incoming goods.

What we're looking for

• Completed training as a cook / chef (m/f/d) or in home economics management.
• Enjoyment in presenting food and looking after a buffet.
• Good manners and a well-groomed appearance.
• Comfort in dealing with people as well as working in a kitchen environment.
• Good German language skills.
• A collaborative mindset and strong team spirit.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• The ability to think proactively and contribute ideas.

Benefits

• Fair pay with annual salary adjustments based on DEHOGA pay developments, plus Sunday and public holiday bonuses.
• Voluntary employer benefits such as capital-forming benefits, plus employer support for occupational pension and disability pension plans.
• JobRad bicycle leasing option.
• Free DJH membership and discounts at many German youth hostels for you and your family.
• Health support including company fitness, training, workplace checks, and other occupational health measures.
• Development opportunities through free access to the training program and high-quality seminars with experienced trainers and speakers.
• Family-friendly working conditions with regulated hours based on a five-day week on average over the year, reliable individual duty rosters that take family circumstances into account, and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional information

Please send a strong application, preferably by email, to the youth hostel in Bad Bentheim. Contact person: Sonja Tiek-Wetzel, Am Wasserturm 34, 48455 Bad Bentheim. Phone: 05922 2480. Email: [email protected].

About the workplace

The hostel serves school classes and holiday activity participants and offers a setting close to local attractions in the border region. The site has 118 beds and around 4,500 annual guests.