Independent Chef

32–38 hours per week | Full-time in a 4-day workweek

Come cook in a place where quality and job satisfaction go hand in hand

Fresh ingredients, a seasonal menu, and a kitchen team that supports one another. At Badhotel Rockanje, we believe in great food and true craftsmanship—without unnecessary fuss.

We're looking for an Independent Chef to join our kitchen team for 32 to 38 hours per week. If you work full-time, you can spread your hours across four working days.

What will you do?

Our kitchen serves lunch and dinner every day for hotel guests as well as local visitors. We also prepare meals for business meetings, group dinners, events, and other banqueting activities.

As an Independent Chef, you will:

Prepare and present lunch, dinner, and banqueting dishes independently.
Ensure excellent mise en place.
Maintain high standards of quality, flavour, and presentation.
Work closely with the kitchen team during busy services.
Contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal specials.
Follow HACCP food safety guidelines.
Keep your workstation clean, organised, and safe.

Who are you?

You have experience working in a professional kitchen and can confidently run your own section. You work in an organised way, keep an overview during busy services, and stay calm under pressure.

You also:

Have experience as a cook or Independent Chef.
Are a team player with a passion for cooking.
Are available to work evenings and weekends.
Can travel independently to Badhotel Rockanje.
Enjoy contributing ideas and are eager to keep developing your skills.

A culinary qualification is a plus, but it's not essential. If you don't have a diploma but have earned your experience in the kitchen, we'd still love to hear from you.

Speaking Dutch is not required, as long as you can communicate well with the kitchen team.

Working at Badhotel Rockanje

Badhotel Rockanje is a charming North American lodge-style hotel, surrounded by forests and dunes and just 400 metres from the beach.

Our hotel features 81 rooms, three meeting rooms, and a welcoming brasserie with an open fireplace and a large terrace overlooking the outdoor swimming pool.

Guests visit us for relaxing getaways, excellent dinners, business meetings, and special celebrations.

No mass production—just attention to flavour, quality, and strong teamwork.

What we offer

A contract for 32–38 hours per week.
A 4-day workweek for full-time employees.
A salary starting from €2,646 gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your knowledge and experience.
Tips on top of your salary.
Travel allowance.
Overtime compensated with paid time off.
The opportunity to work with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Training and career development opportunities.
Pension scheme.
Company workwear.
Free parking.
Staff discounts in our brasserie and sister hotels.
Staff parties, drinks, and an annual Christmas gift.
A complimentary drink after your shift.
A workplace within walking distance of the beach and dunes.

Ready to join our kitchen?

Are you looking for a new place where cooking is taken seriously, while still leaving room for fun and a healthy work-life balance?

Apply now via the application button below and send us:

Your CV or a brief overview of your work experience.
The number of hours and days you're available.
Your earliest possible start date.

Your application will be received by Wouter, who will contact you within one week if we think there's a good match.

We'd love to welcome you to the kitchen at Badhotel Rockanje!